Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

(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 But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading And the bully was in no way backward.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

noisy confusion and turbulence

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading And the bully was in no way backward.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

an opposing military force

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

a person of French nationality

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

run easily

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

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From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

not any; not one

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

with low volume

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

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From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

moving very fast

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

having come into contact

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

in the direction of

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading His horse advanced at a swift pace; and the heads of the two steeds almost touched when their riders drew rein.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But his bluster was gone; all the cunning in his nature was called upon to aid him in the crisis.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His pony went at a slow, swinging lope; Kit sat him as quietly as though he were on his way to try a shot at a flock of prairie chickens, and there was no enemy on that side of the range.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

at the time that

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading LOPEZ RIDES INTO CAMP It is written boldly in the records of the great west that Kit Carson was a man without fear; and never before did he show this fact as he did when he turned his horse’s head and rode toward the Frenchman, Shunan.