used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
Agie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
CrowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
Deje
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
one or the other of two
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
set up or found
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
GapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
GreasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
the force of workers available
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
move stealthily
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading They found countless fresh pony tracks all along the foothills east of the Greasy Grass and in the valleys of the many forks of the Deje Agie--the Crow name for Tongue River--but not an Indian did they see.
WarriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Alarmed for the safety of the little garrison, the commanding officer of the post away up at the gorge of the Big Horn River had sent two troops of cavalry to scout the slopes of the mountains and look into the state of affairs at Warrior Gap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That night there was rejoicing at the new stockade.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For over a week not a courier had managed to slip through in either direction.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading They marched in among the welcoming officers and men at the bustling post to find themselves hailed as heroes.
