Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

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

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

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

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

plural of “bargain” — an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

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

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

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

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

the trait of lacking courage

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

placed crosswise

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

inspired with confidence

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

to come or go into

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

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

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

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

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

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

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

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

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

set down according to a plan

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

the force of workers available

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

not any; not one

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

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

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

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

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

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

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

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 It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

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

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Then Little Crow came, quarrelled over an obvious cheat, called one partner a liar, was struck, abused, and thrown out.

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

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

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

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

lacking principles or moral scruples

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

the driver of a wagon

From this reading Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business.

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

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading BATTLE AND VICTORY And this was the story that went on the heels of the escort convoying the gun-traders in to the fort, and much did Major Berry relish the composition of that report.

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

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

in or at the place that

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

a Caucasian

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had long been the claim of himself and his comrades that white men were encouraged to enter the reservation with arms and cartridges, and that it was easy for the Sioux to lure their police, or to mislead the sheriff, away from the point where these unprincipled smugglers crossed the line.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading They had driven hard bargains, had laid in good stores of beaver, wolf, and deer skins, and no little cash.