used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
how long something has existed
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading UNCLE SAM’S BOYS.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
cañon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
filingnounUS /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
the entering of a legal document into the public record
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a squadron of less than a score.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was a squadron of less than a score.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
palefaces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
by chance
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
put a saddle on
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
SAM'SnounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading UNCLE SAM’S BOYS.
cut with a saw
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading It was a squadron of less than a score.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading It was a squadron of less than a score.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a squadron of less than a score.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE SAM’S BOYS.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The column of horsemen that was filing at a slow trot through the cañon were, as Pearl had said, not Indians, but palefaces, and with a half cry of joy, Ruth saw that they were troopers, dressed in the uniform of United States cavalry.
womanlikenoun
the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female
From this reading At a glance, womanlike, both the girls took in his superb form, splendid seat in the saddle, stylish uniform and broad shoulders, with the straps of a captain thereon.
a late time of life
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At their head rode a young and dashing officer of perhaps twenty-five years of age.
