amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
Aye
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From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
have
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
dearly loved
From this reading “Beloved by them?
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
big-horned
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From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Beloved by them?
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
cimarronnounUS /ˈsɪmərɑːn/
a river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
drovesnounUS /droʊvz/
plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
ever-ready
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From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
fattestadjectiveUS /ˈfætəst/
superlative of “fat” — having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
RangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
sachemnoun
a political leader (especially of Tammany Hall)
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Beloved by them?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading High up amid the rocks were his flocks of big-horned mountain sheep--the picturesque and shaggy cimarron.
the topmost one of two
From this reading “Ranging over the fertile upper plains, the mighty sachem herded droves on droves of the graceful red deer, that his people might choose the best and fattest for the feast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
(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 Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
a Caucasian
From this reading Aye, and passing well, for he was their loyal, ever-ready champion, their benefactor and protector, and they--being red, not white--were grateful.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The savage bear he gave not peace, for he drove him forth from his rocky lair that the braves of the tribe might win laurels in the hunt.
