used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
care-free
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From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
Davidson
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From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
Flazeet
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From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
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 But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
plottersnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
Rauchad
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From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
re-echoed
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From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
ringleadersnounUS /ˈrɪŋliːdərz/
plural of “ringleader” — a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
a source of difficulty
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no need for secrecy now, so the forest re-echoed with shouts, laughter and songs of the care-free rangers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were somewhat disappointed at the outcome of the affair, as they longed for a fight with the plotters.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But down in their hearts they knew that Davidson had taken the wisest course in dealing with the Indians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading THE LINE IN THE SAND Taking with them the two ringleaders and two other rebels as witnesses, the victors marched back to the settlement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With Flazeet and Rauchad out of the way, they felt certain that the gang would give no further trouble.
