used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
COLAnounUS /ˈkoʊlə/
large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts
From this reading HOW, COLA!
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
crosswiseadjectiveUS /ˈkrɔːswaɪz/
lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
CrowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
HOW
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From this reading HOW, COLA!
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
and nothing more
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
maliciouslyadverbUS /məˈlɪʃɪsli/
with malice; in a malicious manner
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
the force of workers available
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
and nothing more
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He grinned maliciously and made the sign for "Sioux"--the edge of the hand across the throat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
push forcefully
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
togues
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading A half dozen rifles, thrust out through wheels or leveled across wagon togues, now covered the front rank of the Crows; but the savages, some forty or fifty in number, only sat their horses laughing.
in or at the place that
From this reading "How, cola!" exclaimed the leader of the band of Indians, crowding up to the gap in the corral where a part of the stock had just been driven in.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But men, rifles crosswise, barred him back, while others were hurrying, strengthening the barricade.
