Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

give advice to

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

(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 knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

-ing form of “ball” — form into a ball by winding or rolling

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

applying pressure

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

at any time

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

set up or found

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

capable of being imagined

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

as a matter of instinct

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

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From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

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 All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

the force of workers available

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

express in words

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

required or under orders

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Kit Carson's Decision--A Hot Pursuit an and Unexpected Discovery--Weary Waiting--A Snow Balling Party--A Daring Attack--Brilliant Exploit.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

in or at the place that

From this reading It would be supposed where the ground was covered with snow to such a depth, that it was the easiest matter imaginable to follow the trail, and yet Kit and his companions found it one of the most difficult tasks they had ever undertaken.

during the time that

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "It'll never do, boys, to let them steal our horses in that style," he remarked in his quiet fashion, compressing his lips and shaking his head, while his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

the words that are spoken

From this reading All knew what his words and manner meant, and in a twinkling the thirteen men were in their saddles, and, with their gallant leader at their head, galloped forth off in pursuit.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.

but in spite of that

From this reading Instinctively every one turned to Carson to learn what he had to advise and yet each was certain what he would say.