used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
buck-brush
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From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The good-byes were called and re-answered till the men were out of sight.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The dogs were in need of a rest to recuperate for the next chase.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dogs were in need of a rest to recuperate for the next chase.
put on clothes
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dogs were in need of a rest to recuperate for the next chase.
assemble or get together
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
good-byes
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From this reading The good-byes were called and re-answered till the men were out of sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
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 A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
engage in
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
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 “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
the force of workers available
From this reading The good-byes were called and re-answered till the men were out of sight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
absolutely essential
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The dogs were in need of a rest to recuperate for the next chase.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The dogs were in need of a rest to recuperate for the next chase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dogs were in need of a rest to recuperate for the next chase.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The good-byes were called and re-answered till the men were out of sight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
PSEUDOadjectiveUS /ˈsuːdoʊ/
(often used in combination) not genuine but having the appearance of
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
re-answered
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From this reading The good-byes were called and re-answered till the men were out of sight.
re-shod
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
recuperateverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
regain or make up for
From this reading The dogs were in need of a rest to recuperate for the next chase.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The dogs were in need of a rest to recuperate for the next chase.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The good-byes were called and re-answered till the men were out of sight.
SQUAWnoun
derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
squaws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
thorn-apples
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
up to a particular time
From this reading The good-byes were called and re-answered till the men were out of sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A trip to Sullivan Creek had been planned, and it was necessary that the team and wagon be in good condition to cover the long distance over a rough, hilly road.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A PSEUDO SQUAW The “girls” were to remain in camp, while Mr. George and “Uncle Jim” drove the horses to a ranch to have them re-shod.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Oh! let’s gather these red thorn-apples and buck-brush berries and make bracelets and strings of beads, and then dress up in blankets and play we are squaws,” suggested “Peter Pan,” as she began to fill her many pockets with the berries within her reach.
