used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s best to do?” asked Jerry, in a low voice.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
have
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “What’s best to do?” asked Jerry, in a low voice.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What’s best to do?” asked Jerry, in a low voice.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
divisible by two
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
the act of departing
From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
only a very short time before
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
It's
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From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “What’s best to do?” asked Jerry, in a low voice.
Jim
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From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
Let's
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From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “What’s best to do?” asked Jerry, in a low voice.
a particular point in time
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
redmen
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From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
STEAKSnounUS /steɪks/
plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
surreptitiouslyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəsli/
in a surreptitious manner
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
confined on all sides
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
they're
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From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What’s best to do?” asked Jerry, in a low voice.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “What’s best to do?” asked Jerry, in a low voice.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Let’s see what they’re going to do, first,” suggested Jim Nestor.
What's
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From this reading “What’s best to do?” asked Jerry, in a low voice.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
which person or people
From this reading BEAR STEAKS For a moment the two parties remained watching each other narrowly--on one side the whites, and on the other the Indians, who surrounded, and far outnumbered our friends.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It’s too bad we jumped out so suddenly, without even a pistol.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The redmen were wrapped in their blankets, and they did not show a weapon, though it could hardly be doubted but that, under the gaudy folds, they carried rifles surreptitiously obtained.
