used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
(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 The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
in addition
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
Barringford
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From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
BouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
bumpingverbUS /ˈbʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
BUSHYadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
chargernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
disorganizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrɡənaɪzd/
lacking order or methodical arrangement or function
From this reading The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
double-quickadjective
(of a marching cadence) very quick
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
one or the other of two
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
made afraid
From this reading The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
pack-train
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
regularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/
plural of “regular” — a regular patron
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
Rodney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
except for; apart from
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
in the near future
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
move hurridly
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading As Dave, Rodney, and Barringford retreated in a bunch, one horse came tearing along the road and bumping against the charger ridden by one of the captains of the regulars, pitched the officer headlong to the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Look out, there!" cried Dave, for another horse was coming on also at a reckless speed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN The report that the Indians had attacked the pack-train was true, and as soon as he learned of this, Colonel Bouquet ordered the advance guard to fall back to the support of the train.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We must save our horses and our supplies!" was the cry, and back went regulars and rangers, in double-quick order, the Indians on either side of the road sending in a hot and galling fire as they retreated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The pack-train was thoroughly disorganized, for the firing had frightened the horses, and they were plunging in all directions.
