used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
(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 And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
someone who is a detective
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
Nort
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From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
redmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
romanticallyadverbUS /roʊˈmæntɪkəli/
in a romantic manner
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
express in words
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
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 But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And I think I need not say that the two I mean were Dick and Nort.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But like most healthy lads Nort and Dick, in their early days, had read many books about the west, stories of adventures among the cowboys, miners and Indians--especially the latter.
at the time that
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Bud, while he had never before taken part in a fight against Indians, did not expect so much of the romantically picturesque and so was not so disappointed.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And all the stories had to do with the dashing manner in which the redmen fought, when they fought in the open.
Yaquis
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From this reading THE WHITE FLAG The boy ranchers--at least two of them,--were much disappointed at the manner in which this fight against the Yaquis started.
