used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
(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 Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Gi-en-gwa-tah had gone one day with several companions on a hunting excursion.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Mahaska had her scouts out in every direction.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mahaska had her scouts out in every direction.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Gi-en-gwa-tah had gone one day with several companions on a hunting excursion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
fulfillmentnounUS /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
Gi-en-gwa-tah
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From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Gi-en-gwa-tah had gone one day with several companions on a hunting excursion.
the head of a state government
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mahaska had her scouts out in every direction.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Gi-en-gwa-tah had gone one day with several companions on a hunting excursion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
Mahaska
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From this reading Mahaska had her scouts out in every direction.
Mahaska's
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From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
engage in
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
on one occasion
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mahaska had her scouts out in every direction.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Mahaska had her scouts out in every direction.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Gi-en-gwa-tah had gone one day with several companions on a hunting excursion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
unlooked-foradjective
not anticipated
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Many a wild thought raged in Mahaska’s mind, too wild for reason or control, but all bearing to one end.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gi-en-gwa-tah had gone one day with several companions on a hunting excursion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They had received strict orders to report to her without informing Gi-en-gwa-tah of any discoveries they might make.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
wreakverbUS /riːk/
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
yearnedverbUS /jɜːrnd/
past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She rode on day after day, haunted by the idea that some unlooked-for event would place it in her power to wreak the vengeance she yearned for against the Governor of Quebec, and so bring at once her wishes to a fulfillment.
