used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
BluffsnounUS /blʌfs/
plural of “bluff” — a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
bullwhackers
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From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
Carney
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From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
one or the other of two
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
freightersnounUS /ˈfreɪtərz/
plural of “freighter” — a cargo ship
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
the force of workers available
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
O'Fallow's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
over-hanging
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From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
not often
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading The emigrants had been repeatedly instructed by the commander at Fort Carney to corral with one of the trains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very atmosphere seemed to produce a feeling of gloom and approaching disaster.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ATTACK BY THE INDIANS O'Fallow's Bluffs was the most dismal spot on the entire trail.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the bullwhackers were desperate men, so that the poor pilgrims were in danger from two sources, and very seldom camped near either corral.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its high walls of earth and over-hanging, jagged rocks, with openings to the rolling plain beyond, made it an ideal point for the sneaking, cowardly savages to attack the weary pilgrims and freighters.
