Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WHO ARE THEY?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

aroused or activated

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

throw carelessly

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

enclose in a corral

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

a quick look

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

your grandmother

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

a course of conduct

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

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From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

United States playwright (1896-1955)

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

cause to run in panic

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHO ARE THEY?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

two times

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It seemed as though the chuck wagon and tent, as well as the horse corral, were well out of the path of the charging cattle.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

at the time that

From this reading But when Nan Sherwood and her companions, awakened by the louder peal of thunder, gazed out of the tent opening and gained, by aid of the lightning, their initial glimpse of the stampede, it seemed as though a thousand bellowing throats and twice that number of tossing horns threatened the encampment.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The encampment of Steve's outfit, and therefore the tent in which the four girls were sheltered, was on the side of the hill to the south of the narrow path connecting the twin valleys.

which person or people

From this reading WHO ARE THEY?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Grab your things and get out this way!" shouted Rhoda, leading the retreat through the rear of the tent.