Chapter VI

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

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

later than; following

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

at or in the front

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

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

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

subject to appointment

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

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

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

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

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

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

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

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

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

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

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

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

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

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

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

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

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

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

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

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 THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

engage in

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

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

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

the fur of an otter

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

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

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

-ing form of “profit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

a stipulated condition

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

take up or begin anew

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

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

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

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

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

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

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

in the direction of

From this reading THE LONE RIDER After Running Dog had left them, Sun Bird made preparations to resume their advance toward the distant Blackfeet camp.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In addition to the two expert scouts riding along each flank, Sun Bird appointed a strong rear guard under command of Sitting Eagle.

up to a particular time

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

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

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.

a Caucasian

From this reading Then, as a further precaution against blundering into a trap, he asked White Otter and Little Raven to accompany him on a reconnaissance far in advance of the war party.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My brothers, you must wait here until we are far ahead," he told the Minneconjoux, as he rode away.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Profiting by the warning which the scouts had brought, the cautious young war leader determined to make every provision for the safety of the war party.