used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged 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 The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
Arapahoes
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From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
breastworknoun
fortification consisting of a low wall
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
digverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
the organ of sight
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
engage in
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
not any; not one
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
Silverspur's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
required or under orders
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
propel through the air
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As the Arapahoes largely outnumbered their opponents, and were stimulated by the desire for plunder as well as revenge, it was reasonable to expect an attack upon them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Although the whites and the Crows had been saved from imminent peril, and probably from destruction, by Silverspur’s prompt and decisive action, they were by no means safe from their enraged adversaries.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading Colonel Wilder and Bad Eye, therefore, hastened to make preparations to repel their assailants.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The wagons were so placed as to form a corral within which the horses were secured, and around this all were set at work to dig and throw up a breastwork.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was to be supposed that Black Horse, indignant at the discovery and defeat of his treacherous scheme, would not be willing to abandon his enterprise without an effort.
