used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
Abe
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From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
at or in the front
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
(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 They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
Ambuscadenoun
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
any thing at all
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
convoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
divisible by two
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
footpace
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
a small worthless amount
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
and nothing more
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
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 An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
scoutedverbUS /ˈskaʊtɪd/
past form of “scout” — explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
Steve
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From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Ambuscade Four days had elapsed since Jack and his comrades had left the mine before anything happened to disturb the even course of the journey.
male cat
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They had marched at a footpace all the way, Steve and Abe riding well ahead, as a rule, though at times they scouted out on the flanks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then suddenly, on the fourth day, just as the light was getting a little uncertain, and the shades of evening were drawing in, Steve came galloping back to the little convoy, and Abe after him.
What's
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From this reading "What's amiss?" asked Jack, for it was a most unusual movement on the part of the scout.
which person or people
From this reading Jack and Tom, one of the scouts who had joined them at the very first, rode beside the horses, their rifles loaded and held in readiness.
