used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
buffalo-horns
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From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
camp-followers
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From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
color-bearer
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From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
hordenounUS /hɔːrd/
a vast multitude
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
ten 10s
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
huntsnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
the force of workers available
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
mettlesomeadjective
having a proud and unbroken spirit
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
NorsenounUS /nɔːrs/
an inhabitant of Scandinavia
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
plain-rangers
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From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Like any martial column, our squad had captain, color-bearer and chaplain.
Squaws
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From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
straggledverbUS /ˈstræɡəld/
past form of “straggle” — wander from a direct or straight course
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Squaws, children and a horde of ragged camp-followers straggled in long lines far to the hunters' rear.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Altogether, the host behind the flag numbered not less than two thousand souls.
VikingsnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/
plural of “viking” — any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
warringadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrɪŋ/
engaged in war
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A cavalcade of six hundred men mounted on mettlesome horses eager for the furious dash through a forest of tossing buffalo-horns was quite as imposing as any clash between warring Vikings.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE BUFFALO HUNT I question if Norse heroes of the sea could boast more thrilling adventure than the wild buffalo hunts of American plain-rangers.
