used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "BACK!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
confined by bonds
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
Cara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE!"
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
not any; not one
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
rawhidenounUS /ˈrɔːhaɪd/
untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
required or under orders
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
thongs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was apparent that Howard need expect no favors from those who had him in charge.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE!"
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
at the time that
From this reading Cara had been mistaken when she supposed Howard had been carried off in a wagon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
which person or people
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A wagon had been used for several other prisoners, but Howard had been tightly bound with rawhide thongs and lashed to the back of a mule, which was then led away by one of the soldiers who had accompanied the detachment on horseback.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE!"
