adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
ApachesnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
camp-fires
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From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
dismounting
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From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
expeditiouslyadverbUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəsli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
haranguenounUS /hərˈæŋ/
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
ImmediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
mustangsnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋz/
plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
providersnounUS /prəˈvaɪdərz/
plural of “provider” — someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading The Apaches had reduced this thing to a science, and a company of trained soldiers could not have done the thing more expeditiously than did they.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The halt had been made where there was grass and water, to which the animals now paid their attention, while their owners prepared for their morning meal.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading By the time several fires were fairly under way, these providers began dropping in, all of them laden with spoils of the chase, which were dressed and boiling over the different camp-fires in an incredibly short time.
WolfnounUS /wʊlf/
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Immediately after the harangue of Lone Wolf a general dismounting of the warriors followed, and the mustangs, which showed admirable training, were left to themselves.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was a certain system in all this apparent confusion, and, it being known that a halt would be made at this point, a half dozen of the most skilful hunters of the party had scattered among the mountains in quest of game.
