used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
(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 HOW I STROVE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading HOW I STROVE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
an old word for “before”
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
glensnounUS /ɡlenz/
plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
HOW
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From this reading HOW I STROVE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW I STROVE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
immediately past
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOW I STROVE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
not any; not one
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
and nothing more
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
Onotawah
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From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
ritualnounUS /ˈrɪtʃuːəl/
any customary observance or practice
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
Shalah
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From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
STROVEverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading HOW I STROVE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW I STROVE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
trysting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I rode on a horse, between Onotawah and Shalah, as if I were a chief and no prisoner.
at the time that
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was late in the evening ere we reached the shelf in the high glens which was the headquarters of the Indian host.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the road we met many bands of Indians hastening to the trysting-place, for the leader had flung his outposts along the whole base of the range, and the chief warriors returned to the plateau for the last ritual.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW I STROVE ALL NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No man spoke a word, and when we met other companies the only greeting was by uplifted hands.
