be able to spare or give up
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
(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 "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where is my father, Frank?" asked Deck.
ATTACKEDverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What are you going to do with all these horses?" asked Deck, as he began to move on.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
CROSS-CUT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What are you going to do with all these horses?" asked Deck, as he began to move on.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Where is my father, Frank?" asked Deck.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Where is my father, Frank?" asked Deck.
the act of departing
From this reading "What are you going to do with all these horses?" asked Deck, as he began to move on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What are you going to do with all these horses?" asked Deck, as he began to move on.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
a message received and understood
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is my father, Frank?" asked Deck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "What are you going to do with all these horses?" asked Deck, as he began to move on.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Where is my father, Frank?" asked Deck.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
ruffians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "What are you going to do with all these horses?" asked Deck, as he began to move on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's down the road with the rest of them; but I reckon they are all marching back to the bridge," replied the coachman.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
the act of using
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PARTY ATTACKED IN THE CROSS-CUT Deck Lyon could not imagine any possible use that could be made of the horses in charge of the boys, and it was not probable that those in care of them could afford him any information on the subject.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you going to do with all these horses?" asked Deck, as he began to move on.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is my father, Frank?" asked Deck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was evident that some new movement was contemplated, and it looked as though the commander of the forces intended to chase the ruffians with mounted men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you going to do with all these horses?" asked Deck, as he began to move on.
