used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
animationnounUS /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
the condition of living or the state of being alive
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
apatheticadjectiveUS /ˌæpəˈθetɪk/
showing little or no emotion or animation
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
put or send forth
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
remove the dust from
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
an established custom
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
Indios
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From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
Juan
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From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
Los
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From this reading Los Indios_!"
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
having a point
From this reading He pointed out over the plain as he came on, and called out excitedly: "_Indios!
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
cut with a saw
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
unskilfully
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly he heard a cry, and looking up, saw the Mexican running hurriedly toward the wagon and displaying an animation entirely foreign to his ordinary apathetic habit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
look attentively
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The little party cast one long, careful look out toward the horizon, upon which now appeared a thin, waving line of dust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BATTLE Occupied for a few moments with the other at the wagon, Franklin ceased to watch Juan, as he went slowly but not unskilfully about the work of dressing the dead buffalo.
