used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
CAYUSEnoun
a small native range horse
From this reading THE RESCUE OF LITTLE CAYUSE.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
how
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From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
ten 10s
From this reading In the war party were several hundred well-armed and well-mounted warriors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE RESCUE OF LITTLE CAYUSE.
long-rangeadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋˈreɪndʒ/
involving an extended span of time
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
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 In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESCUE OF LITTLE CAYUSE.
pard
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From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the war party were several hundred well-armed and well-mounted warriors.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE OF LITTLE CAYUSE.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
except for; apart from
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the war party were several hundred well-armed and well-mounted warriors.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE OF LITTLE CAYUSE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In the war party were several hundred well-armed and well-mounted warriors.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading In the war party were several hundred well-armed and well-mounted warriors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
well-armed
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From this reading In the war party were several hundred well-armed and well-mounted warriors.
well-mounted
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From this reading In the war party were several hundred well-armed and well-mounted warriors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the war party were several hundred well-armed and well-mounted warriors.
a Caucasian
From this reading In many cases their rifles were superior to those of the white soldiery, for agents were in Canada and the East, buying the latest long-range arms.
White-man-runs-him
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From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The scout had heard the words of White-man-runs-him, and his jaws snapped together with a grim determination to save his little pard--but how?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In four hours it would be daylight, and, as the sun appeared above the eastern hills, the Indian celebration was to have its climax in firing the pile of dry wood that was to torture Little Cayuse.
