used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
(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 "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
lacking funds
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
rid of obstructions
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
huntin
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From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
I'll
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From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
a particular point in time
From this reading Woodson reflected a moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Woodson reflected a moment.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
express in words
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
ter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
TEXANnounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
male cat
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TEXAN SCOUTS The day broke clear and the usual excitement and bustle of the camp was increased by the eager activities of the two hunting parties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the morning meal the animals were driven some distance from the camp and the herd guards began their day's vigil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom placed the outposts and returned to report to the captain, and then added that he had something of a very confidential nature to tell him, but did not want to be seen talking too long with him.
Woodson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Woodson reflected a moment.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "All right; I'll come after ye in a few minutes an' ask ye ter go huntin' with me.
