used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
CownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
CrazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading SILVER FACE.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
staying power
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
not one, and not any
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
and nothing more
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
put a saddle on
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading SILVER FACE.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the pain was too great, and he slowly and painfully slid to the ground.
welts
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From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
in or at the place that
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the backs of his legs were so seamed with welts that he could not walk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was, indeed, an object for pity, but he had been defeated, and not only that, but had been whipped on the most shameful spot, in Indian fighting, and his friends would have none of him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As Ted released the badly punished young Indian and rode back to where the boys were waiting for him, Crazy Cow painfully raised himself to a sitting position in his saddle.
