used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I believe the Kiowas are waiting for more warriors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It is bad," said Red Dog.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe the Kiowas are waiting for more warriors.
CheyennesnounUS /ʃaɪˈenz/
plural of “cheyenne” — the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
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 "It is bad," said Red Dog.
DOG'SnounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — 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 RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe the Kiowas are waiting for more warriors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is bad," said Red Dog.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
Kiowanoun
a member of a Tanoan people living in the southwestern United States
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
Kiowas
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From this reading "I believe the Kiowas are waiting for more warriors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I believe the Kiowas are waiting for more warriors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is bad," said Red Dog.
for a short time
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
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 RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
STRATAGEMnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I believe the Kiowas are waiting for more warriors.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Then as they finally agreed that it was smoke, they felt sure that it was a signal from the Kiowa war party.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading "I believe the Kiowas are waiting for more warriors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading They watched for some time before they became convinced that it was not a cloud.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading RED DOG'S STRATAGEM Shortly after the Sioux had disappeared, the Cheyennes discovered what appeared to be smoke, far away to the westward.
