used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Fight with the Indians.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
afore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Upon inquiring the reason for this, Dick replied:
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A Fight with the Indians.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon inquiring the reason for this, Dick replied:
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A Fight with the Indians.
Injunnoun
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Upon inquiring the reason for this, Dick replied:
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
with speed
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Upon inquiring the reason for this, Dick replied:
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Upon inquiring the reason for this, Dick replied:
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Fight with the Indians.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon inquiring the reason for this, Dick replied:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading The trapper, too, instead of taking the lead, and getting in advance of the train, seemed satisfied to remain with the others.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon inquiring the reason for this, Dick replied:
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
at the time that
From this reading When setting out the next morning, Frank noticed that the wagons, instead of starting off singly, and straggling, as they had formerly done, kept close together, and traveled more rapidly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Fight with the Indians.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading “You may find out afore night, youngster, that we are in a bad bit of Injun country.
