used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They knew the danger of pursuit and the value of time.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE "DOG INDIANS."
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading THE "DOG INDIANS."
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 They knew the danger of pursuit and the value of time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
a particular point in time
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading They knew the danger of pursuit and the value of time.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading The rancher, who shouted to his companion, was a few paces in advance at the exciting moment he made the discovery.
stampedingverbUS /stæmˈpiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
superblyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərbli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "DOG INDIANS."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They knew the danger of pursuit and the value of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading They knew the danger of pursuit and the value of time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
WebernounUS /ˈwebər/
a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
which person or people
From this reading Weber was right in his declaration that the parties who were stampeding a part of the herd were Indians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were two in number, both superbly mounted, and dashing back and forth with great swiftness, as they urged the animals to a frantic flight.
