used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
at or in the front
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
clay-bank
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From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
compressingnounUS /kəmˈpresɪŋ/
applying pressure
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
command with authority
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
at any time
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
flintlocknounUS /ˈflɪntlɑːk/
a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
horse-hoofs
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From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
Kikenoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a Jew
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
Lumsden
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From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
Lumsden's
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From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
Morton'snounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
on one occasion
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
primingnounUS /ˈpraɪmɪŋ/
the act of making something ready
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
saddle-horse
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From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
cut with a saw
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Kike looked sternly ahead of him, full of rage that he should have to be reminded of his uncle's existence.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
at the time that
From this reading When once our hunters had entered the settlement they became more depressed than ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And when, five minutes later, they heard horse-hoofs behind them, and, looking back, saw Captain Lumsden himself galloping after them on his sleek, "clay-bank" saddle-horse, their hearts beat fast with excitement.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Morton wondered what the Captain could want with them, seeing it was not his way to carry on his conflicts by direct attack; and Kike contented himself with looking carefully to the priming of his flintlock, compressing his lips and walking straight forward.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Morton's eyes searched Captain Lumsden's house and yard in vain for a sight of Patty.
