used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
have
From this reading THE GRIZZLY BEAR.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
fearless and daring
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Perhaps this trait was a part of his frontier education, learned from the Indians.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps this trait was a part of his frontier education, learned from the Indians.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Perhaps this trait was a part of his frontier education, learned from the Indians.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
GRIZZLYnounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading THE GRIZZLY BEAR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
someone who hunts game
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Perhaps this trait was a part of his frontier education, learned from the Indians.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Perhaps this trait was a part of his frontier education, learned from the Indians.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
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 He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
Miffin
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From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
others
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From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Perhaps this trait was a part of his frontier education, learned from the Indians.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps this trait was a part of his frontier education, learned from the Indians.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRIZZLY BEAR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Perhaps this trait was a part of his frontier education, learned from the Indians.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had one quality which was his own, in common with many of his class--of boasting of his exploits.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This man was known far and wide upon the prairies, as a skillful trapper, a bold hunter, and an Indian fighter of great renown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ben Miffin strode on in advance of both the others, leading his horse, loaded with camp utensils, by the bridle.
