used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
desperadonounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
ten 10s
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
Jesse
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From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
the force of workers available
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
on one occasion
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
performsverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
robsverbUS /rɑːbz/
third-person singular of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
savesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a mining city in Colorado, he saves the life of a sheriff and robs two banks, from which he and his men carry away more than a hundred thousand dollars.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
communicated in words
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The cry was uttered by the foremost of a little band of horsemen riding slowly in single file over the rocky bed of what had once been a raging torrent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He blows up an Indian village with dynamite and performs other of the daring feats for which he was so noted during his career.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jesse and his band while passing through Colorado on their way east have many exciting adventures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The great desperado is captured by the Indians, after a battle with United States Cavalry and is rescued by an Indian maiden.
