used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
avalanchesnounUS /ˈævəlæntʃɪz/
plural of “avalanche” — a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not a long book, but very good value.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
descentsnounUS /dɪˈsents/
plural of “descent” — a movement downward
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Not a long book, but very good value.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not a long book, but very good value.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
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 Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a long book, but very good value.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
Onslow
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From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
Rattle-snakes
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From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
RedskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
rock-slides
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From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
express in words
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Not a long book, but very good value.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not a long book, but very good value.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Dick Onslow; or The Adventures of Dick Onslow among the Redskins, by W.H.G. Kingston.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This story takes place mainly in or near the Rocky Mountains of North America, as we follow the adventures of a member of an emigrant party during their move to California.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rattle-snakes, bears, rock-slides, avalanches, steep descents, and many other hazards, to say nothing of numerous attacks by unfriendly tribes of Red Indians, fill the pages of this book with terrifying and perilous situations.
