used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
bedlamic
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From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
a youthful male person
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
boy-captive
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From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
CusternounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
Injunnoun
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
and nothing more
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
immediately past
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
MossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
northwesterlyadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwestərli/
coming from the northwest
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
opery
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From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading “Not as good as an opery, but it strikes the Injun ear like the song of angels.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Moss and his boy-captive had journeyed not fast, it is true, but nevertheless quite steadily, in a northwesterly direction.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The greater part of the week had elapsed since the occurrence of the scenes narrated in the previous chapter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
at the time that
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Just over them hills are the red boys what whipped Custer last summer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you think of the music?” asked the smuggler, when the boy had listened to the bedlamic din for several moments.
