Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

later than; following

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

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

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

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

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

light automatic rifle

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

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

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

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

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading CUT OFF.

complete or carry out

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

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

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

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

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

and nothing more

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

according to the clock

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading CUT OFF.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

the beginning or early stages

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

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

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

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

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

cause to move back by force or influence

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

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

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

of a light brownish color

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

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

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

a special situation

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

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

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

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

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading Over an hour had passed since Sergeant Wells, on his big sorrel, had ridden away up the stream on the trail to Farron's.

at the time that

From this reading It was after ten o'clock when the waning moon came peering over the barrier ridge at the east.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Phillips had pressed upon him a Henry repeating rifle, which he had gratefully accepted.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading It could not shoot so hard or carry so far as the sergeant's Springfield carbine, the cavalry arm; but to repel a sudden onset of yelling savages at close quarters it was just the thing, as it could discharge sixteen shots without reloading.