used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
move towards
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
lacking funds
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
buttenounUS /bjuːt/
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
give encouragement to
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
grazingnounUS /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
the act of grazing
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
most important element
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
move hurridly
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
move an implement through
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
TEAMSnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading WITH THE WAGGON TEAMS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE WAGGON TEAMS.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A cheer broke from the defenders of the butte, for they doubted not that these brought news of the approach of a relieving party.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
male cat
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
WAGGONnoun
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading WITH THE WAGGON TEAMS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
look attentively
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
at the time that
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon after daybreak on the twelfth day the watch, which had now been carefully kept up for some days, reported that two Indians were galloping at full speed up the valley.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
which person or people
From this reading "Those who have got rifles had better come to the edge," Long Tom shouted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE WAGGON TEAMS.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading When the horsemen arrived at the main encampment out on the plain a stir was immediately visible, and in two or three minutes the Indians were seen running out to the horses grazing on the plain beyond, while loud yells rang through the air.
