used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Among these hills and ravines a fearful scene is being acted.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
(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 A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
ArapahonounUS /ərˈæpəhoʊ/
a member of a tribe of Plains Indians formerly inhabiting eastern Colorado and Wyoming (now living in Oklahoma and Wyoming)
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Among these hills and ravines a fearful scene is being acted.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
endlesslyadverbUS /ˈendləsli/
continuing forever without end
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Among these hills and ravines a fearful scene is being acted.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
moving swiftly
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
temporary military shelter
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
a person who is being chased
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Among these hills and ravines a fearful scene is being acted.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these hills and ravines a fearful scene is being acted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the base of a cliff is a rude hut, forming the entrance to a cave in the rock.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
which person or people
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A plateau before the cliff commands a view of broken hills and ravines, becoming less rugged as they descend and finally melting into the wide expanse of prairie that stretches endlessly toward the east.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A wild place among the hills, on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A party of Arapaho Indians have been surprised by a band of Crows, who have attacked them with such vigor that they are flying in all directions, pursued by their bloodthirsty and vindictive adversaries.
