used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
(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 His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
Cheditafa
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From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
deem to be
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
coins made of gold
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
destroyed or killed
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
not any; not one
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
others
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From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
PACK-MULE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
by chance
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
Rackbird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
having a supporting base
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The danger was that he or others might come back for more, but this could not be prevented, and it was needless to consider it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
the act of using
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had happened was a great misfortune,--possibly it was a great danger,--but it was no use standing there thinking about it.
at the time that
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
which person or people
From this reading A PACK-MULE When Captain Horn felt quite sure that it was not Ralph, that it was not Cheditafa, that it was not a Rackbird, who had visited the treasure mound, he stood and reflected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course, he had taken some gold with him, but that did not matter much.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His reason could not help him; it had done for him all that it could, and it would be foolish to waste time in looking for the man, for it was plain enough that he had gone away.
