used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND AND NEW FACES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND AND NEW FACES.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
the first light of day
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
someone who is a detective
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND AND NEW FACES.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND AND NEW FACES.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
the act of departing
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
in the recent past
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
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 Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
the force of workers available
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND AND NEW FACES.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
the middle of the day
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND AND NEW FACES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
with speed
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
for a short time
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
in the near future
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
move hurridly
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
(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 Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Going in a southerly direction, and riding rapidly, for both were well mounted, shortly after noon the scout discovered fresh traces that proved the train had lately passed along.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading As the sun went down beyond the western hills, there came to the ears of the two men the sound of firing, and dashing on at full speed, they soon came upon a spirited scene.
which person or people
From this reading Following up, they were not long in finding out that the newly arrived party were dogged by Indians, who were determined to resist this invasion into their territory.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the first glimmer of dawn in the east Buffalo Bill was on his feet, and, calling to Lone Dick, the two soon set out upon their way to strike the trail of the emigrants of whom they had been told by the trapper.
