used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
ArkansasnounUS /ˈɑːrkənsɑː/
a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
completely unclothed
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
opinion or judgment
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
a young female
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
PawneenounUS /ˈpɔːˈniː/
a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
with speed
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
put a saddle on
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
savage's
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From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
cut with a saw
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
express in speech
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
communicated in words
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A VOICE IN THE NIGHT.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
at the time that
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Near the close of a beautiful day, an Indian sat in a saddle on the banks of the Arkansas, not far from James’ Peak, and gazed at an object which rapidly approached from the north-east.
belonging to which person
From this reading He did not speak or look at the beautiful girl whose waist his bare arm encircled, and held before him on his black steed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That object appeared to be a horse, and the Pawnee watched it intently, with shaded eyes, as it rose and fell like a ball on the plain that separated them.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She, too, saw the object which had attracted the savage’s attention, and when its identity was plainly revealed, the Pawnee started and uttered an exclamation of wonder.
