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Chapter XVI
THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire. The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires. The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care. The hunt had been successful. "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
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later than; following
From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The hunt had been successful.”
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading “"Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.”
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
later than; following
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
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From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The hunt had been successful.
direct and plain-spoken in manner, sometimes seeming rough
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
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From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
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From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
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From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
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From this reading The hunt had been successful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
difficult to explain or understand
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
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From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
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From this reading The hunt had been successful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The village was joyous, light-hearted, and free of care.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people of the village were feasting around half a hundred fires.
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Look at them, Will," said Meriwether Lewis, as they paused at the edge of the bluff and turned back for a last glimpse at the savage scene.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER Late in the night the Yanktonnais drums still sounded, long after a dozen Sioux had spoken, and after the two white chieftains had arisen and left the council fire.
