used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
BLACKFEET
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From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Wish I could say as much for them."
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Wish I could say as much for them."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wish I could say as much for them."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Wish I could say as much for them."
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
Pink-eye
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From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
express in words
From this reading "Wish I could say as much for them."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
have in common
From this reading The ponies, seeming to share the general good feeling, pricked up their ears and dashed into the camp at a gallop, Pink-eye with the rest.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
tepees
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From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Wish I could say as much for them."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They fairly swarmed out into the open space in front of the camp, setting up a shout as they recognized the newcomers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They seem to be mighty glad to see us," growled Tad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Wish I could say as much for them."
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN THE HOME OF THE BLACKFEET Their coming was greeted by the loud barking of dogs, while from the tepees appeared as if by magic, women and children, together with innumerable braves and boys.
