used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
(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 While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
ApachesnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
Black-deer
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From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
Carmela
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From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
the act of departing
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
Lanzi
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From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
LoyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
absolutely essential
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
pillion-wise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
prudentialadjectiveUS /pruːˈdenʃəl/
arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
Quoniam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
express in words
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
SIEGEnounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading THE SIEGE.
Singing-bird
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From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
in the near future
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
not in physical motion
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
carry out
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIEGE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
TranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
at the time that
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While all this was going on, the hunters, as we mentioned before, resumed their journey, so soon as the Apaches disappeared.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night was clear, and the hunters marched in Indian file, that is to say, one after the other; still, through a prudential motive, Carmela was placed pillion-wise behind Tranquil, while Singing-bird rode with Black-deer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Canadian had whispered a few words to Lanzi and Quoniam, upon which the two men, without replying, dug their spurs in, and started at a gallop.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When you have ladies with you," Tranquil said, with a laugh to Loyal Heart, "it is necessary to take precautions."
