used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
brigands
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From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HAPPY MEETINGS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
MEETINGSnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading HAPPY MEETINGS.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
with speed
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
single-handedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
stage-robbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading His attack single-handed upon the four stage-robbers had rendered him quite a noted character, and he was warmly greeted upon his arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK was in splendid health, and his bones set rapidly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading As soon as he had got to the wooden shanty dignified by the name of the "hotel," a deputation waited upon him.
Yuba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fortnight after the encounter with the brigands he rode down to the camp on the Yuba with his arm in a sling.
