Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Algonquian language and originally living in the subarctic regions of eastern Canada

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

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

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

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

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

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From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

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

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

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From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

brought together in one place

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

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

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

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From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

all of the offspring of a given progenitor

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

give a description of

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

divisible by two

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

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

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

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

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

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 I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

engage in

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

social deportment

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

used to form the superlative

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

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

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

plural of “offset” — the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

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From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

by chance

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

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

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

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

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

plural of “subdivision” — an area composed of subdivided lots

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

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

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From my knowledge of the Indians, I believe them, if not more religious, most certainly to be more conscientious, than most Christians.

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

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

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

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

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

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading First, as to their religion--a question highly interesting, and perhaps throwing more light upon their origin than can be collected from tradition, manners, and customs.

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

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

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

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

during the time that

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

which person or people

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In the remarks which I am about to make relative to the Shoshones, I may as well observe that the same observations will equally apply to the Comanches, Apaches, and Arrapahoes, as they are but subdivisions and offsets from the original stock--the Shoshones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I may as well here observe, that although the Shoshones are always at peace with the Comanches and Apaches, they had for a long while been at war with their descendants, the Arrapahoes, as well as the whole of the Dacotah and Algonquin tribes, as the Crows and Rickarees, Black-feet, Nez-percés, and others.

but in spite of that

From this reading The Wakoes, who have not yet been mentioned, or even seen, by any other travellers, I shall hereafter describe.