used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
ambuscadenoun
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
Barnabas
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From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
of short duration or distance
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
Cutbush
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From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
demolitionnounUS /ˌdeməˈlɪʃən/
an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
the act of discovering something
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
else
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From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
set up or found
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
full of life and energy
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
McNicol
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From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
NATHAN
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From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
PERILOUSadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
not used up
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
only a very short time before
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
scufflenounUS /ˈskʌfəl/
disorderly fighting
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
Senecas
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From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
SWIMverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At all events, they speedily found they had made a mistake, and in the brief and sharp struggle that followed they got scarcely a show.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
tomahawkverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
underestimatedverbUS /ˈʌndərˈestəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “underestimate” — assign too low a value to
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
the act of using
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before he could use his tomahawk he was pounced upon by the Scotchman, and the two began a lively scuffle.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
a Caucasian
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MAKES A PERILOUS SWIM It is more than likely that the Senecas and their white allies underestimated the strength of the party in the flat, or else the discovery and demolition of their ambuscade drove them to such desperate measures.
which person or people
From this reading Of the four Indians who scrambled over the bulwark three cleared the crouching men and landed beyond them, and the fourth fell heavily on top of Barnabas and McNicol.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Cutbush carried a loaded pistol at her waist, and while she pushed Molly behind her with one hand, with the other the courageous woman drew the weapon and shot one of the three remaining Indians through the head.
