used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
(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 All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
give a description of
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
Gi-en-gwa-tah
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From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
harsheradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrʃər/
comparative of “harsh” — unpleasantly stern
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
Mahaska
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
not any; not one
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
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 When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading All that night and the next day, the savage troop sped on through the forest.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
at the time that
From this reading When twilight came, Mahaska issued orders for a halt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But all the while his pity for the unfortunate captive rose more strongly than those harsher feelings.
a Caucasian
From this reading She had paid no attention to Gi-en-gwa-tah after their conversation the night before, and he had ridden on almost unnoticed, keeping close to the white captive.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The mingled wrath, indignation and sorrow which filled his mind it were not in the power of words to describe.
