used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVING A FATHER'S LIFE.
matters of personal concern
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
anew
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
(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 On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
CodynounUS /ˈkoʊdi/
United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SAVING A FATHER'S LIFE.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SAVING A FATHER'S LIFE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
something you have to do
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
a person who is being chased
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
SablenounUS /ˈseɪbəl/
an artist's brush made of sable hairs
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
SAVINGnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading SAVING A FATHER'S LIFE.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
move hurridly
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He was recognized and hotly pursued; but he got home in time to warn his father who took Little Grey and made his escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
at the time that
From this reading On one occasion, when in town, Billy learned of an attack to be made upon his father, and mounting Sable Satan rode with all speed out to the farm.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
which person or people
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He however recovered sufficiently to work on his farm again, but was constantly harassed by his old foes, who on several occasions visited his home with the intention of hanging him.
people who are wounded
From this reading While in Kansas Mr. Cody became interested in the affairs of the State and joined the Free State party, and while making a speech on one occasion was deliberately attacked and severely wounded.
