AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
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 Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Do you think they will discover us?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think they will discover us?"
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
gutteral
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From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
moccasined
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From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Yes," was the reply.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
the season of growth
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think they will discover us?"
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
Ulna's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you think they will discover us?"
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Along the trail leading up from the ravine, they could hear low, gutteral voices, and they did not need to be told that the Apaches, whom they had seen as the sun was setting, had come to the spring, for the fall of moccasined feet could be heard dying out in that direction.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you think they will discover us?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The Apaches!" whispered Sam, as he grasped Ulna’s arm with one hand, and clutched his rifle more tightly with the other.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," was the reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think they will discover us?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It did not need the low growling of the dog to convince our young friends that they were in the midst of danger.
