used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
for the reason that
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
Bois
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From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
BrulenounUS /bruːl/
a member of a group of Siouan people who constituted a division of the Teton Sioux
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
CachenounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
CownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
don't
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From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
put on clothes
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
promote over another
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
made afraid
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
harmingverbUS /ˈhɑːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “harm” — cause or do harm to
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
how
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From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
ten 10s
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
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 I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
for more time
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
not any; not one
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
and nothing more
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
plunderingnounUS /ˈplʌndərɪŋ/
the act of stealing valuable things from a place
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
ReservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
cut with a saw
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
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 By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
a special situation
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
Townful
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From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
(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 I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
at the time that
From this reading When I saw what my visitors were I do not know if I was relieved or more frightened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading By their dress I recognized them as Sioux from the Bois Cache Reservation, fifty or seventy-five miles north, because I had seen some of them during the fall while they were on their way to visit some of their relatives a hundred or more miles south at the Brule Agency.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Townful of Indians: with how I hide the Cow, and think of Something which I don't believe the Indians will like.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading I saw that I need no longer worry about the safe being robbed, but that seemed to be almost the only thing in their favor over the Pike gang.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew, of course, that they had no ill feeling against me, and probably had no intention of harming any one; but, on the other hand, I well understood that if I should appear and try to stop their plundering the town they would not hesitate to kill me.
