used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'How came you here?' asked Jim.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'How came you here?' asked Jim.
Charlie
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From this reading King Charlie, however, recognised them, and went forward to meet them.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
Dennis
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From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
Doonan
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From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading King Charlie, however, recognised them, and went forward to meet them.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 'How came you here?' asked Jim.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
How
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From this reading 'How came you here?' asked Jim.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading King Charlie, however, recognised them, and went forward to meet them.
ten 10s
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
Jim
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From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading King Charlie, however, recognised them, and went forward to meet them.
come together
From this reading King Charlie, however, recognised them, and went forward to meet them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Sal said you were on the war-path.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading King Charlie, however, recognised them, and went forward to meet them.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Sal said you were on the war-path.
Sal
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From this reading 'Sal said you were on the war-path.
cut with a saw
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
in the direction of
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
war-path
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From this reading 'Sal said you were on the war-path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading King Charlie, however, recognised them, and went forward to meet them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
at the time that
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
which person or people
From this reading A FIERCE FIGHT When the blacks, more than a hundred in number, saw Jim Dennis and Constable Doonan riding towards them, they halted, not being sure as to who they were.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'How came you here?' asked Jim.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I heard of the attack on your house and went to see if she was safe,' said Charlie.
