used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
placed in a grave
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
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 Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
dodgingnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
DuelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
IneffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
a particular point in time
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
RendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
cut with a saw
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
shatteringadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərɪŋ/
seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The ball from the rifle of his adversary grazed his neck and buried itself in his shoulder, shattering the head of one of the bones.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
sightingnounUS /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
the act of observing
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
and nothing more
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Quick as he was, however, he did not entirely succeed, though the act doubtless saved his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
precisely as stated
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kit saw what was coming and bounded to one side in the hope of dodging the bullet.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This act of chivalry on the part of Carson simply transferred the peril of his friend to himself, for the Indian whom he had selected for his target was carefully sighting at him, at the very moment the gun was discharged.
people who are wounded
From this reading Carson Badly Wounded--A Drawn Battle--An Ineffectual Pursuit--The Summer Rendezvous--Carson's Duel.
