used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
BlazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
devastationnounUS /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
being one more than ten
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
else
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From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They made for the grub, that's sure," spoke Joe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading "They made for the grub, that's sure," spoke Joe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
Joe
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From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
the act of departing
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "They made for the grub, that's sure," spoke Joe.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
and nothing more
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
done under pressure
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "They made for the grub, that's sure," spoke Joe.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
stampedingverbUS /stæmˈpiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stampede” — cause to run in panic
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "They made for the grub, that's sure," spoke Joe.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
that's
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From this reading "They made for the grub, that's sure," spoke Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But they got almost everything else," said Blake, as he looked about the temporary camp.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE PURSUIT Blazing up brightly, after Joe had thrown some light sticks on the embers, the fire revealed a much disordered camp.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The Indians had rushed over it as a squad of football players might tear through a rival eleven, leaving devastation in their wake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
in or at the place that
From this reading The only consolation was that Hank had managed to prevent the animals from stampeding, and the possession of their ponies, in a country where foot travel is almost out of the question, was a big factor.
