used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
Carl
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From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
dispatchesnounUS /dɪˈspætʃɪz/
plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
encouraginglyadverb
in an encouraging manner
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
ten 10s
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
by chance
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
PROPOSITIONnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading THE SQUAWMAN’S PROPOSITION.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
cut with a saw
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
squawman
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From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
SQUAWMAN'S
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From this reading THE SQUAWMAN’S PROPOSITION.
carry out
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SQUAWMAN’S PROPOSITION.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But these thoughts had barely passed through his mind when he was recalled to himself by the actions of the squawman.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
TrailernounUS /ˈtreɪlər/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chances were that the horse would fail to follow his own trail, and perhaps take his rider a hundred miles out of his way.
at the time that
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Carl, the Trailer, was sadly depressed when he saw Lieutenant Parker ride his horse into Grand River—not so much on his own account, but he was thinking of the dispatches which the latter carried in his pocket.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although he spoke encouragingly to him, he did not expect that the young officer would find his way through to the fort alone.
