used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUNTING A STEED.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
move towards
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
cannot
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From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
set up or found
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
Fred
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From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING A STEED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Wherever the best opportunity offered, there he intended to strike.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
MickeynounUS /ˈmɪki/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
Munson
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From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
absolutely essential
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
O'Rooney
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From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Wherever the best opportunity offered, there he intended to strike.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Wherever the best opportunity offered, there he intended to strike.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
prairiesnounUS /ˈpreɪriz/
plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
STEEDnounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading HUNTING A STEED.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Wherever the best opportunity offered, there he intended to strike.
Sut
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From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Wherever the best opportunity offered, there he intended to strike.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It cannot be said that the scout, in starting upon this expedition, had any particular plan in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
look attentively
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
in or to any place at all
From this reading As he remarked, Indians were around them, and, wherever Indians were found, it was safe to look for the best kind of horses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leaving Fred Munson to watch for the approach of the Indians, it becomes necessary to follow Mickey O'Rooney and Sut Simpson on their hunt for a horse with which to continue their flight from the mountains and across the prairies.
