adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I am, always suspicious of a horse (or man) without guile.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am, always suspicious of a horse (or man) without guile.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have only one prejudice in horseflesh--I do not like a white one.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
guilenounUS /ɡaɪl/
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
guilelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪlləs/
free of deceit
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have only one prejudice in horseflesh--I do not like a white one.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
horsefleshnounUS /ˈhɔːrsfleʃ/
the flesh of horses as food
From this reading I have only one prejudice in horseflesh--I do not like a white one.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
HUNTverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have only one prejudice in horseflesh--I do not like a white one.
Kiya
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From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am, always suspicious of a horse (or man) without guile.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have only one prejudice in horseflesh--I do not like a white one.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I have only one prejudice in horseflesh--I do not like a white one.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am, always suspicious of a horse (or man) without guile.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading I have only one prejudice in horseflesh--I do not like a white one.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading I am, always suspicious of a horse (or man) without guile.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SECOND BUFFALO HUNT Though so trifling, the success of our first Buffalo hunt gave us quite a social lift.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading I have only one prejudice in horseflesh--I do not like a white one.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered what was the particular weakness of this exceptionally trained, noble, and guileless creature.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The chiefs were equally surprised with the whites, and when we prepared for a second expedition, Kiya sent word that though he could not act as guide, I should ride his own trained hunter, a horse that could run a trail like a hound, and was without guile.
