used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BIG JOE LOGSTON'S STRUGGLE WITH AN INDIAN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BIG JOE LOGSTON'S STRUGGLE WITH AN INDIAN.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
fist-fight
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From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
foot-race
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From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
HuntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading BIG JOE LOGSTON'S STRUGGLE WITH AN INDIAN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
JOE
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From this reading BIG JOE LOGSTON'S STRUGGLE WITH AN INDIAN.
Kenton
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From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
Logston
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From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
LOGSTON'S
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From this reading BIG JOE LOGSTON'S STRUGGLE WITH AN INDIAN.
M'Clelland
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From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
the force of workers available
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
and nothing more
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
outhop
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From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
outjump
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From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
outrunverbUS /aʊˈtrʌn/
run faster than
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
PoenounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
any competition
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
not often
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading BIG JOE LOGSTON'S STRUGGLE WITH AN INDIAN.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
moving very fast
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
propel through the air
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
the act of using
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Only two or three such novel incidents occur in the history of the Western border.
Wetzel
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From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
at the time that
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
a Caucasian
From this reading We have plentiful stories of encounters between the white man and the red, in which the fierce rivalry is contested with rifles, knives, or the swift foot-race for life; but it is seldom we hear of a genuine _fist-fight_ between the hardy men of the forest and their implacable foe.
belonging to which person
From this reading Joe Logston was one of the race of famous frontier men, the "Hunters of Kentucky," whose exploits have been told in story and sung in song.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BIG JOE LOGSTON'S STRUGGLE WITH AN INDIAN.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He could, to use his own words, "outrun, outhop, outjump, throw down, drag out and whip any man in the country"—which was saying a good deal for those days, when men like Brady, Wetzel, M'Clelland, Adam Poe and Kenton sprung up to face the dangers of the hour.
