used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On this account none of the scouts were at all anxious to volunteer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
(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 this account none of the scouts were at all anxious to volunteer.
eagerly desirous
From this reading On this account none of the scouts were at all anxious to volunteer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A reward of several hundred dollars had failed to secure any takers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
dispatchesnounUS /dɪˈspætʃɪz/
plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A reward of several hundred dollars had failed to secure any takers.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A reward of several hundred dollars had failed to secure any takers.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
HaysnounUS /heɪz/
United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
ten 10s
From this reading A reward of several hundred dollars had failed to secure any takers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
of great significance or value
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
ninety-fiveadjective
being five more than ninety
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
not one, and not any
From this reading On this account none of the scouts were at all anxious to volunteer.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading A reward of several hundred dollars had failed to secure any takers.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
get by special effort
From this reading A reward of several hundred dollars had failed to secure any takers.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
Sheridan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
takersnounUS /ˈteɪkərz/
plural of “taker” — one who accepts an offer
From this reading A reward of several hundred dollars had failed to secure any takers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Indians had recently killed two or three men engaged in carrying dispatches over this route.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading On this account none of the scouts were at all anxious to volunteer.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Upon inquiry I learned that General Sheridan wanted a dispatch sent to Fort Dodge, a distance of ninety-five miles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On this account none of the scouts were at all anxious to volunteer.
at the time that
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I rode back to General Sheridan's headquarters, after a visit with old friends at Hays City, I noticed several scouts in a little group engaged in conversation on some important topic.
