used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
Buck'snounUS /bʌks/
possessive form of “buck” — a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
Clarkeville
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From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
didn't
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From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
Elmer
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From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
the act of departing
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
and nothing more
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
keeledadjective
having a ridge or shaped like a ridge or suggesting the keel of a ship
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
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 THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
Ned
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From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
on one occasion
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
plainsmannoun
an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
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 Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESCUE They told Ned afterwards that he keeled over in the sand and fainted dead away, but he always insisted that he didn't faint, that he knew everything that was going on.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
at the time that
From this reading When he roused himself he was lying in the shade of the big freight wagon and a couple of cowboys were getting breakfast ready.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then Mayor Bradley explained his presence in that mysterious way in which bad news always travels friendly Indians had sent him word of the attack on Buck's outfit and of the death of the veteran plainsman.
which person or people
From this reading This news had just reached Clarkeville and Mayor Bradley had at once set out to find the body if possible, and assist those who escaped.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he did not hear a word of the long story told by Elmer.
