Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

(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 Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

in addition

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

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

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

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

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

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

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading THE DESPERADOES' DEN.

plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)

From this reading THE DESPERADOES' DEN.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

subject to popular election

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

give expression to

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

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

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

not in action or at work

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

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

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

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

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

not able to be found

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

not one, and not any

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

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

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

on one occasion

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

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From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

cause to become

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

free from harm or evil

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

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

From this reading THE DESPERADOES' DEN.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

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

From this reading This caused a number of the employees of the Overland to be idle, and they at once formed a company to go in search of the missing stock, and also to punish the red-skins.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

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

From this reading Shortly after this adventure of the rescue of the stage coach, the Indians became so bad along the line that the Pony Express and stages had to be stopped for awhile on account of the large number of horses run off.

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

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

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

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

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

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

which person or people

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Of this company Wild Bill, who had been driving stage, was elected the commander, and, as they were all a brave set of men, it was expected they would render a good account of themselves.

a late time of life

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Of course Buffalo Billy went along, by years the youngest of the party, but second to none for courage and skill in prairie craft.