used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
annihilatedadjectiveUS /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd/
destroyed completely
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
the act of departing
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
Kidder
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From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
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 His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
the force of workers available
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
not any; not one
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
REINFORCEMENTSnounUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading REINFORCEMENTS.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
precisely as stated
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His face was very pale—he knew it as well as if he had glanced into a mirror to see it—and he looked at the savage through his binoculars.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Indian was alone, but that was no proof that his band might not be on the opposite side of the swell, waiting to see what the result of his investigation was going to be.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lieutenant Parker, accompanied by his guide, rode up to the head of the line, where he could get a good view of the Indian.
which person or people
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He thought of Lieutenant Kidder, who, with the thirteen men composing his expedition, had been completely annihilated by these same Indians, and wondered if destiny had the same fate in store for himself.
