used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
from appearances alone
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
brandishingverbUS /ˈbrændɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
ComanchesnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
horsemanshipnounUS /ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/
skill in handling and riding horses
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
HostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
HURRAHnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
Jim
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From this reading "Showin' off," said Jim Ogden.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Showin' off," said Jim Ogden.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading "Showin' off," said Jim Ogden.
and nothing more
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Showin' off," said Jim Ogden.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
Showin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Showin' off," said Jim Ogden.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
sizableadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪzəbəl/
fairly large in size
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
TEXASnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HURRAH FOR TEXAS At daylight the only Indians in sight were several rifle shots from the caravan, but encircling it.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hostilities of every nature apparently had ceased, but without causing the travelers to relax in their vigilance.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading While not the equals of the Comanches in horsemanship they were good riders and as they raced toward the encampment, showing every trick they knew, the spectacle was well worth watching.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading Breakfast was over before the savages made any move and then a sizable body of them came charging over the prairie, brandishing their weapons and yelling at the top of their voices.
