used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
AcquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Frank’s New Acquaintances.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
move towards
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
dismounted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Good evening, gentlemen!”
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Frank’s New Acquaintances.
made afraid
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Good evening, gentlemen!”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
the force of workers available
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Frank’s New Acquaintances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
on the contrary
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
successive (without a break)
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
thereat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Frank’s sudden appearance created considerable of a commotion in the camp, for the men sprang to their feet and reached rather hurriedly for their weapons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were evidently alarmed; and Frank was a good deal surprised thereat, for he had not dreamed that men accustomed to the dangers of the prairie--as these undoubtedly were--could be frightened at the sudden approach of a single bewildered horseman.
in or at the place that
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
in the company of; together with
From this reading He, however, rode straight up to the fire, where the men stood with their rifles in their hands, and exclaimed, as he dismounted from his horse:
