afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
bloodhoundsnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/
plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
BrandedadjectiveUS /ˈbrændɪd/
(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
CAPTURINGverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURING THE SENTINEL.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Buffalo Bill was sure that the infamous desperado, Ricardo, was the leader of the men who had committed the outrage.
desperadonounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading Buffalo Bill was sure that the infamous desperado, Ricardo, was the leader of the men who had committed the outrage.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Buffalo Bill was sure that the infamous desperado, Ricardo, was the leader of the men who had committed the outrage.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Buffalo Bill was sure that the infamous desperado, Ricardo, was the leader of the men who had committed the outrage.
the force of workers available
From this reading Buffalo Bill was sure that the infamous desperado, Ricardo, was the leader of the men who had committed the outrage.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Buffalo Bill was sure that the infamous desperado, Ricardo, was the leader of the men who had committed the outrage.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
with speed
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
RicardonounUS /rɪˈkɑːrdoʊ/
English economist who argued that the laws of supply and demand should operate in a free market (1772-1823)
From this reading Buffalo Bill was sure that the infamous desperado, Ricardo, was the leader of the men who had committed the outrage.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
SENTINELnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading CAPTURING THE SENTINEL.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Buffalo Bill was sure that the infamous desperado, Ricardo, was the leader of the men who had committed the outrage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURING THE SENTINEL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
(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 The scout was mounted on his splendid horse Midnight, an animal so well trained and obedient that it seemed to have almost human intelligence.
at the time that
From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
wherein
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From this reading Though he pressed on rapidly, night was at hand when he approached the hills, wherein he was sure the Branded Brotherhood had their secret hiding place.
which person or people
From this reading As has been stated, Buffalo Bill picked up the trail of the Branded Brotherhood, and followed hard after the human bloodhounds, who had carried Rose Carter and her father into captivity.
