used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
(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 One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
ApachesnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They and three settlers, including Carson, started at once in pursuit.
AtrociousadjectiveUS /əˈtroʊʃəs/
shockingly brutal or cruel
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
the two together, not just one
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
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 A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
dragoons
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From this reading A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
FrustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carson returned to his ranche where he spent the winter.
HerdernounUS /ˈherdər/
German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carson returned to his ranche where he spent the winter.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
How
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From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading They and three settlers, including Carson, started at once in pursuit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
information about recent and important events
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
on one occasion
From this reading They and three settlers, including Carson, started at once in pursuit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
PlotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
ranche
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From this reading Carson returned to his ranche where he spent the winter.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Carson returned to his ranche where he spent the winter.
SavingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading They and three settlers, including Carson, started at once in pursuit.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Carson returned to his ranche where he spent the winter.
the season of growth
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They and three settlers, including Carson, started at once in pursuit.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They and three settlers, including Carson, started at once in pursuit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They and three settlers, including Carson, started at once in pursuit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carson returned to his ranche where he spent the winter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A squad of ten dragoons and a sergeant were on guard near Carson's ranche.
in or at the place that
From this reading Carson returned to his ranche where he spent the winter.
which person or people
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Carson returned to his ranche where he spent the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One day in spring a wounded herder managed to reach the place with the news that he and his companion, stationed a few miles away, had been attacked by Apaches, who wounded both, and ran off all the horses and mules.
people who are wounded
From this reading The Wounded Herder--A Successful Pursuit--An Atrocious Plot--How it was Frustrated--Gratitude of the Gentlemen Whom Carson was the Means of Saving From Death.
