1875
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From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among them was Charley Reynolds, one of Custer's scouts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
chaffverbUS /tʃæf/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
Charley
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From this reading Among them was Charley Reynolds, one of Custer's scouts.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
Custer'snounUS /ˈkʌstərz/
possessive form of “custer” — United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading Among them was Charley Reynolds, one of Custer's scouts.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
not in action or at work
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
the force of workers available
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among them was Charley Reynolds, one of Custer's scouts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading Among them was Charley Reynolds, one of Custer's scouts.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Among them was Charley Reynolds, one of Custer's scouts.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
squaws
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From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
having a supporting base
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he closed his mouth with a snap and leaned forward at keen attention.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among them was Charley Reynolds, one of Custer's scouts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
vortexnounUS /ˈvɔːrteks/
the shape of something rotating rapidly
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
look attentively
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
a Caucasian
From this reading As usual, besides the gathering of old warriors and squaws, assembled to watch the dance, the audience included a number of white men, present on business or pleasure.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Such a dance was organized at the Standing Rock Agency, below Fort Lincoln, in the winter of 1875.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This man stood exchanging idle comment and chaff with another scout, and throwing an occasional glance in the direction of the vortex of dancers, swirling about in gaudy confusion, like a whirlwind of autumn leaves.
