Chapter III · The Border King

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

the lowest part of the musical range

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

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From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

to offer or accept a challenge

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

of great significance or value

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

roused to anger

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

the force of workers available

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The Border King, as he had been called, heard the sound.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

plural of “stirrup” — support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

having or denoting a high range

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

precisely as stated

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

accept gladly

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

during the time that

From this reading He understood that it was in his welcome, and he fairly stood up in his stirrups and waved his sombrero, while the horses dashed on at the same mad pace.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Buffalo Bill, or William F. Cody, as was his real name, was the chief of scouts at this very fort, and he was a hero--almost a god--in the eyes of the soldiers and his brother scouts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A week before he had started for Denver with important despatches, but had returned in a few hours to report signs of a large band of Indians on the move.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The wild cheers that greeted the recognition of the daring gantlet runner came in frenzied roars, the piping voices of children, the treble notes of women, and the deep bass of the men mingling in a swelling chorus that rose higher and higher.