Chapter IX

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

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

later than; following

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

anew

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

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

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

eagerly desirous

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Sun Bird asked, anxiously.

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

From this reading Sun Bird asked, anxiously.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "How far away is this place?"

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

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

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From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

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

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

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 Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

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

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "How far away is this place?"

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

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

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

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

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

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

From this reading "How far away is this place?"

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

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

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

From this reading "How far away is this place?"

a boy or man

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

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 ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

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

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

the fur of an otter

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

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

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

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

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

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

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

past form of “scout” — explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

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

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

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

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

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

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

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

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "How far away is this place?"

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

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

in the direction of

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

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

From this reading They realized the peril to which they were exposing themselves, and Sun Bird took every precaution to guard against blundering upon the Blackfeet.

toward the west

From this reading Running Dog and a companion scouted to the westward, Feather Dog and Proud Hawk again reconnoitered toward the east, and Sun Bird, Sitting Eagle and the lad, Dancing Rabbit, rode in advance.

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

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.

a Caucasian

From this reading ANXIOUS MOMENTS After White Otter and his companions left them, the Minneconjoux war party rode cautiously toward the north to find the hiding place of which Dancing Rabbit had told.