Chapter XXI

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

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

on foot; walking

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

Having no one else present.

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

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

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

eagerly desirous

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

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

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

divisible by two

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

destroyed or killed

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

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

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

valuable source of caviar and isinglass; found in Black and Caspian seas

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

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

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

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

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

ten 10s

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

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

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

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

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

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

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

a small worthless amount

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

a member of a Tanoan people living in the southwestern United States

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

engage in

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

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

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

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

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

plural of “pelt” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

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

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

put a saddle on

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

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

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

that is looked for

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

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

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

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

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

male cat

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

being five more than twenty

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

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

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

From this reading One day Jack had gone out alone, riding old Vinegar the buckskin bronco, to kill some buffalo, and in a short time he came back to camp afoot, carrying his saddle and bridle.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

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

From this reading It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

(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 It was now getting well along in February--nearing the close of the season for taking pelts.

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

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

in or at the place that

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

which person or people

From this reading Tom's patient, old To hausen, had so far recovered that Tom had returned to our camp, but still made an occasional visit to the Kiowa village, where, on account of his success in treating the old chief and others, his services as medicine-man were now much sought by the afflicted Indians, to the utter neglect of old Broken Nose, their own medicine-man, who seemed jealous of Tom's popularity.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading We had already taken about twenty-five hundred and were anxious to make our winter's catch an even three thousand before quitting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading WE TRADE WITH INDIANS For the next week or two, although the weather had turned stormy, Jack and I put in all the time we could at poisoning and skinning wolves.