used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The Sioux instantly stopped in alarm.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
eagerly desirous
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
Blackfeet
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From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
canteringadjective
riding at a gait between a trot and a gallop
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
placed crosswise
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
characterized by great determination
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
destroyed or killed
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Sioux instantly stopped in alarm.
LeanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading The Sioux instantly stopped in alarm.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
in or at or to some place
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The Sioux instantly stopped in alarm.
STRATAGEMnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They rode until the day was half gone, and then, having seen nothing of their foes, determined to return to their companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
whinnyverb
make a characteristic sound, of a horse
From this reading As they were cantering slowly toward a deep ravine which they had crossed earlier in the day, their ponies suddenly began to raise their ears and whinny.
a Caucasian
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
which person or people
From this reading They were particularly anxious to locate the Crows, who, they feared, were somewhere in the vicinity.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading A CLEVER STRATAGEM At the time that Sun Bird and White Otter set out to climb the ridge to search for the Blackfeet camp, Lean Wolf and Sitting Eagle rode northward along the edge of the timber to look for signs of their enemies.
