Chapter XIV

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

(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 IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

destruction by annihilating something

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

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

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

past events to be put aside

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading And why should not the whites be cleaned out?

the act of making something clean

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

let fall to the ground

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

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

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

immediately past

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

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 At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And why should not the whites be cleaned out?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

on the contrary

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

plural of “scalp” — the skin that covers the top of the head

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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 IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

not in physical motion

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

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

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

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

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

a special situation

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

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

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

the act of using

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

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

From this reading At last they went into their tepees to dream of the triumph which Red Cloud promised them should be theirs before many suns had passed away.

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

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

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

From this reading IN THE SIOUX CAMP At a late hour in the evening, or rather at an early hour in the morning of the day that preceded the battle of Fort Phil Kearney, all was silent and still in Red Cloud's camp, which was located a few miles from the stockade.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading And why should not the whites be cleaned out?

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading The wiping away of the Fort and the utter cleaning out of all the power of the whites, was looked upon as a certain thing by the Sioux, and all they waited for was an opportunity to use the power which they were thought to possess.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The Indians had kept up their dancing and shouting until almost ready to drop with fatigue, pluming themselves on victories won in bygone days, and panting for new scalps to be added to those already gained, by the utter annihilation of the soldiers of the Fort.