used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
react verbally
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The first thing for Nomad to do was to get hold of Nebuchadnezzar.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
divisible by two
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing for Nomad to do was to get hold of Nebuchadnezzar.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The first thing for Nomad to do was to get hold of Nebuchadnezzar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The first thing for Nomad to do was to get hold of Nebuchadnezzar.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
Nebuchadnezzarnoun
(Old Testament) king of Chaldea who captured and destroyed Jerusalem and exiled the Israelites to Babylonia (630?-562 BC)
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
NomadnounUS /ˈnoʊmæd/
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
Nomad'snounUS /ˈnoʊmædz/
possessive form of “nomad” — a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
pouchesnounUS /ˈpaʊtʃəz/
plural of “pouch” — a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
with speed
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
RedskinnounUS /ˈredskɪn/
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
put a saddle on
From this reading Nebuchadnezzar had escaped from the Indians, and had carried with him his saddle and the saddle pouches.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing for Nomad to do was to get hold of Nebuchadnezzar.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first thing for Nomad to do was to get hold of Nebuchadnezzar.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
whistlesnounUS /ˈwɪsəlz/
plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Even while Buffalo Bill was talking with the disguised leader of the Redskin Rovers, old Nick Nomad was rapidly working out a plan for the release of the prisoners.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Nomad’s wild yells as he fled, followed by his shrill whistles, were, as Buffalo Bill knew, intended for the ears of that wise old horse, for Nomad had trained Nebuchadnezzar to come in answer to those signals.
