used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading APACHES AND COMANCHES.
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 APACHES AND COMANCHES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
Bloodson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
ComanchenounUS /kəˈmæntʃi/
a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
COMANCHESnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading APACHES AND COMANCHES.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
Ibañez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
go away from a place
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
the act of departing
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
the force of workers available
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
Miguel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
a particular point in time
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
by chance
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
on the contrary
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
suppliantnoun
one praying humbly for something
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
confined on all sides
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
Teocali
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hence, on leaving the Teocali, she had given Harry a suppliant glance to remain by her side.
UnicornnounUS /ˈjuːnɪkɔːrn/
an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The maiden had guessed, in spite of the attentions offered her, or perhaps through them, that she was regarded rather as a prisoner than a friend by the men who surrounded her.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
which person or people
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
belonging to which person
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the midst of the band rode Ellen, closely watched, and Harry, who would not leave her for a moment, galloped by her side.
Zarate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At daybreak some forty horsemen, at whose head rode Bloodson, Don Miguel Zarate, and General Ibañez, started in the direction of the Comanche village, guided by Unicorn.
