used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SERENADE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
(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 "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
bagfulnounUS /ˈbæɡfʊl/
the quantity that a bag will hold
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you ever know such a reckless fellow?"
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
at any time
From this reading Did you ever know such a reckless fellow?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
a boy or man
From this reading Did you ever know such a reckless fellow?"
set up or found
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Did you ever know such a reckless fellow?"
LaramienounUS /ˈlerəmi/
a university town in southeast Wyoming
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
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 He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
the literary culture
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
the force of workers available
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Did you ever know such a reckless fellow?"
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
SERENADEnounUS /ˌserəˈneɪd/
a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form
From this reading A SERENADE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
Stannard
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From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Did you ever know such a reckless fellow?"
the rays of the sun
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "News from Mr. Ray!" exclaimed Mrs. Stannard, as she came in all smiles and sunshine the morning after the Fourth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
Truscott
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From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He found a couple of men at Laramie who had been left behind when the regiment went through, and the three of them slipped off together, and by riding all night managed to escape the Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
at the time that
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
which person or people
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
showing curiosity
From this reading "Just think of it, Captain Truscott! the major says they were all wondering when they could hope to get letters from home, when who should come trotting into camp but Ray with a bagful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you ever know such a reckless fellow?"
