used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
Abercrombie's
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From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
Bab
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From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
set up or found
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
Horicon
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From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
ten 10s
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
march in a procession
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
negress
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From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
Oneidas
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From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
Prevost
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From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
savannanounUS /səˈvænə/
a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
tomahawkverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
unerringlyadverb
without making errors
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Dressed like themselves, with tomahawk and knife in his belt, and moccasins upon his feet, appeared Walter Prevost, distinguished from the rest by his fair skin and flowing hair.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They knew the spot they were to strike, they knew the time they were to be there; and at that spot, and at that time, each little band appeared with its most famous warrior at its head.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
in or at the place that
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Thus, in the small savanna where the poor negress, Sister Bab, had found the advance guard of the whole nation, nearly six hundred warriors of the children of the Stone assembled on the night of Saturday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Very different from the array of Abercrombie's army was the march of the Oneidas through the deep woods on the western side of Lake Horicon.
but in spite of that
From this reading Far spread out and separate from each other, they pursued a number of different trails in profound silence, and in single files of not more than twenty or thirty each; and yet, with what seemed a sort of instinct, each party directed its course unerringly to one particular point.
