used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
at or in the front
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
(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 Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
Bivouacked
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From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
DEATH-TRAIL
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From this reading ON THE DEATH-TRAIL.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
one or the other of two
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
set up or found
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
Hillers
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From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
the force of workers available
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
not any; not one
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE DEATH-TRAIL.
and nothing more
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
pack-horses
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From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
Persimmonnoun
any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
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 Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE DEATH-TRAIL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
treelessadjectiveUS /ˈtriːləs/
not wooded
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Bivouacked on the treeless plain, so far from the old trail and from the timber ahead that they could see no sign of the Black Hillers or the troops, the next morning's sun rose on the band of Sioux led by Persimmon Bill.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as it was light, Persimmon Bill had the captured pack-horses examined, and it was found that several of them were laden with provisions.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Used to all kinds of exigencies, the red men did not mind either a lack of food or of water for so short a time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were only angered with the thought that those whom they had deemed an easy prey had escaped them.
