used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WAGON TUSSLE AND THE TRAIL HUNTERS.
react verbally
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
true confidential information
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
Emily
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From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
a social unit living together
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE WAGON TUSSLE AND THE TRAIL HUNTERS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
Markley
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From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke more especially of Emily, and the compact entered into between himself and Charles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAGON TUSSLE AND THE TRAIL HUNTERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
trading-post
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From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE WAGON TUSSLE AND THE TRAIL HUNTERS.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
TUSSLEverbUS /ˈtʌsəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading THE WAGON TUSSLE AND THE TRAIL HUNTERS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE WAGON TUSSLE AND THE TRAIL HUNTERS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
in or at the place that
From this reading A road had been cut from the settlement of the Markley family to a point, several miles distant, where it intersected a regularly beaten wagon trail, leading to the nearest trading-post.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
which person or people
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The parties who were unacquainted with the details of the massacre now turned to the scout, and, in answer to their questions, David related the scene as it had transpired.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading After leaving the cabin, it led through the depths of the wood for some two miles, beyond which point the way was more open.
