used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIVE AND TAKE.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
CimarronnounUS /ˈsɪmərɑːn/
a river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “This won’t do,” remarked Jack.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
dress-parade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
the organ of sight
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading GIVE AND TAKE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
reconnoitered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “This won’t do,” remarked Jack.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
not in physical motion
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
carry out
From this reading GIVE AND TAKE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This won’t do,” remarked Jack.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chief’s band still remained drawn up in line, facing them like soldiers on a dress-parade; the other was not in sight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
which person or people
From this reading “We must keep an eye on those devils who rode round back of us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This won’t do,” remarked Jack.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Cimarron Jack, with these words, turned his back to the sulky Canadian, and carefully reconnoitered the position of the Indians.
