used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
culpritsnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪts/
plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
the force of workers available
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
with low volume
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
redmen
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From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
without speaking
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Doubtless the slight form of the hunter and his boyish appearance created a false impression in the minds of the Indians.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Before an attack was made, however, the daring hunter approached the village alone and noisily summoned the braves to a second conference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a moment the startled men gazed silently at their leader.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
at the time that
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading However, the quietly spoken declaration of Kit Carson speedily aroused a spirit of determination, and every one of his followers was willing to do his utmost to carry out his directions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every one had been confident that when they drew near the Indian village the redmen would give up the culprits.
