Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

how long something has existed

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

in addition

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

apart from; not including

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

engage in

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

the force of workers available

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

skillful after much practice

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

without speaking

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

in the near future

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

plural of “target” — a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading They were also taught to ride a pony bare-back, lying close against its neck and leaning forward, so that from the opposite side nothing could be seen of the little rider except one brown leg and a hand that clung to the pony's thick mane.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

very small

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

the act of using

From this reading These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

(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 These boys knew how to use bows and arrows as well as the older men.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

in or at the place that

From this reading Another lesson they had to learn was to creep silently through the grass, taking great care not to make it move so that other boys could not see where they were hiding.

during the time that

From this reading Children of the tribe were given tiny bows and arrows for toys as soon as they were big enough to hold them, and each day they practised shooting at targets, while their parents watched them proudly.

which person or people

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Among those who journeyed with Quannah were the youths of the Quahada Comanches who had reached the age of twelve.