used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
CalamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
ChaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
ContinuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Everything now depended on speed.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything now depended on speed.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
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 A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
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 Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
not any; not one
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Everything now depended on speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everything now depended on speed.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
redskinnounUS /ˈredskɪn/
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
move hurridly
From this reading Everything now depended on speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A Hot Pursuit--An Unexpected Calamity--Carson Continues the Chase Alone--The Result.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There could be no doubt, however, of the destination of the redskin, and Carson and his brave warrior were equally persistent with their horses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was familiar with the route to California and the pursuit would be no child's play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not only was the dusky thief pushing his animals to the utmost, but Kit Carson knew he would give them little rest night or day.
