Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

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

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

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

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

in a despicable, ignoble manner

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

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

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

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

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

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

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

brought together in one place

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

the body of people who are citizens of a particular government

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

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

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

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

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

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

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

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

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

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 well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

below the surround or below the normal position

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

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

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

not any; not one

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

and nothing more

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

a negotiation between enemies

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

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 They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

carry out

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

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

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

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

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

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

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

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

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

interact in a certain way

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

treated irreverently or sacrilegiously

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

(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 Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

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

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

at the time that

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They knew the white soldiers would take no advantage of foemen gathered for a conference or parley, and thus far the Sioux themselves had observed the custom which the Modocs basely violated when in cold blood they slaughtered General Canby and the peace commissioners sent to treat with them.

a Caucasian

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.

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

From this reading Whoever these Indians were they well understood the principles that governed civilized warfare.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Obedient to the lieutenant's instructions, Sergeant Bruce, with evident reluctance, lowered his hand.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Remonstrance on part of his men would have been a violation of their rules of order.

a late time of life

From this reading They well knew that the white soldiers would respect a flag of truce, though in their own vernacular they referred to the sacred emblem only as a "fool flag," and sometimes used it, as did the Modocs five years later, to lure officers into ambush and deliberately murder them.