used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
C-oo-ee-e
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From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
the act of departing
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
Lige
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From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
come together
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
not any; not one
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
arrange in a container
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
RIDERSnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
put a saddle on
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
create by training and teaching
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
at the time that
From this reading ROUGH RIDERS IN THE SADDLE The afternoon had grown old when a distant "C-oo-ee-e," told them that Lige Thomas was on his way back to camp.
in or at the place that
From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fire would be ready and thus no time would be lost in preparing the first meal of the day, which, in this case, would be breakfast, dinner and supper all in one.
whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They answered his call with a wild whoop, and were for rushing off to meet him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He no doubt would bring food of some kind with him.
Zepplin
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From this reading But Professor Zepplin advised them to remain where they were and get the fire going in case Lige had failed to find the pack train.
