used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PUZZLED SOLDIER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
Carey
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From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
cavalrymannoun
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
a young female
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
HatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
hostiles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
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 The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
Jennie
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From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
a particular point in time
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
and nothing more
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading A PUZZLED SOLDIER.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A PUZZLED SOLDIER.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading Suddenly he recovered himself, and wheeling his horse seemed about to ride back in pursuit of the Sioux chief.
which person or people
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Kit Carey was almost dazed for a moment, and could only look at the young girl for a more thorough explanation of her strange words and actions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have told you a falsehood, for Red Hatchet is the most desperate leader of the hostiles."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The daring young cavalryman, who would face any danger with a nerve of iron, fairly started and turned pale under the sudden confession from Jennie Bernard.
