used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
BRAVE'S
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From this reading THE YOUNG BRAVE'S DARING.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading THE YOUNG BRAVE'S DARING.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
the act of consuming food
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
herdersnounUS /ˈhɜːrdərz/
plural of “herder” — German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
the force of workers available
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
with speed
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
stampedingverbUS /stæmˈpiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG BRAVE'S DARING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They started off at a gallop after the horses, and this solitary brave forthwith disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They reported that the redskins were in force and were coming rapidly in the direction of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
look attentively
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the men were eating (a sufficient number being left to keep watch and guard) in one of the dance halls, which was hastily impressed for the purpose, the herders of the N bar N outfit were questioned as to their knowledge of the Indians.
which person or people
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading That while they were guarding their stock, they were startled by the sudden appearance of an Indian near them, who yelled and waved his blanket, and finally succeeded in stampeding the animals.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG BRAVE'S DARING.
