used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
aboriginenounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəni/
an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
quickly and without warning
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
ain't
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From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
CHARLEY
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From this reading CHARLEY SHAFER’S RIDE.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
DashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
FrontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
and nothing more
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
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 “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
neighnounUS /neɪ/
the characteristic sounds made by a horse
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
on one occasion
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
with speed
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading CHARLEY SHAFER’S RIDE.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
ShacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
SHAFER'S
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From this reading CHARLEY SHAFER’S RIDE.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
not in physical motion
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
TecumsehnounUS /təˈkʌmsə/
a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
trapper's
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From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
vestigenounUS /ˈvestɪdʒ/
an indication that something has been present
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
we'll
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From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Dash me, boys, if we ain’t in sight of the old place already,” cried Frontier Shack, abruptly terminating a silence which had lasted for many minutes, during which time Tecumseh had borne his riders rapidly from the scene of the trapper’s victory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “Things look remarkably quiet about the shanty, and I guess we’ll find everything in apple pie order--just as I left ’em yesterday.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Daylight now flooded the plains once more, every vestige of darkness had disappeared, and the scene that stretched before the young hunters’ vision filled their souls with rapture, and caused them to forget that they were riding over dangerous ground--that this fair land was still inhabited by the fierce aborigine of America.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The horse knew that he was near the trapper’s home, for he gave a shrill, joyous neigh, and sprung forward with new zeal.
