used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
(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 It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
apelikeadjectiveUS /ˈeɪplaɪk/
resembling apes
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
Benson
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From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
cachenounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
a person who is in charge
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
come to pass
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
HOW
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From this reading HOW IT WORKED.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT WORKED.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
not any; not one
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
coated with paint
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
Tim
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From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
Utenoun
a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
at the time that
From this reading For no more than half an hour had gone by when Tim Benson appeared, creeping out of the bushy covert of the hillside, in company with the gigantic, apelike man, and a score of Ute Indians, with them the chief himself, old Iron Bow.
a Caucasian
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
which person or people
From this reading The two who led the way, though they were painted and feathered like the Indians, it was easy to see were white men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW IT WORKED.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Buffalo Bill had been blessed with the gift of prophecy he could not have given a more accurate forecast of what would happen.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was plain that many of the Indians, if not all, were under the influence of liquor--their reeling walk showed it; yet they maintained, in spite of this, their characteristic Indian silence when on dangerous ground, and they proceeded across the open sand to the site of the cache without making much noise.
