used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading A stir of activity filled the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
BILL'SnounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S VOW.
Bonita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
BowienounUS /ˈboʊi/
United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S VOW.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A stir of activity filled the camp.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
CouriersnounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A stir of activity filled the camp.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
the act of departing
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
Markham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
PimanounUS /ˈpiːmə/
a member of the North American Indian people living in southern Arizona and northern Mexico
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
scouting-parties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
squadsnounUS /skwɑːdz/
plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
move an implement through
From this reading A stir of activity filled the camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading Couriers were coming and going between Bonita and Bowie, and scouting-parties and squads of troopers were departing and arriving.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S VOW.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside the cabin, in the shade, a reserve force of Pima scouts were lolling and smoking cigarettes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a log cabin in Bonita, the king of scouts sat in consultation with Captain Markham.
