used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
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 On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
fearless and daring
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
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 On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
cogitating
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
not accessible to view
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
ConspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
exterminationnounUS /ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
complete annihilation
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
ferretverbUS /ˈferət/
hound or harry relentlessly
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
fissurenounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
framingnounUS /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
fro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
gratuitouslyadverbUS /ɡrəˈtuːətəsli/
in an uncalled-for manner
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
MIRACULOUSadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
on one occasion
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
arrange in a container
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
coated with paint
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
Red-Knife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
schemingadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conspicuous among the painted pack stalked Red-Knife, the renegade, to and fro, cogitating and framing a feasible plan for extermination.
precisely as stated
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
a Caucasian
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading It needed not a very subtle brain or a very bold man to ferret out the whites from their present position, and well he knew it.
whoopedverbUS /wuːpt/
past form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading On the “reach” above the fissure in which Cimarron Jack’s band was concealed, danced and whooped the entire band of Apaches, eager for white blood, and, as prospects appeared, in good chances of getting it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While many plans, ideas and means gratuitously presented themselves to his scheming head, but one was accepted--at once the most feasible, the easiest executed, and the one attended with the least danger--a surround.
