perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
move towards
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
beetlenounUS /ˈbiːtəl/
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
BlanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
necessaries
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From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
PONIESnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
with speed
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
put a saddle on
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
STAMPEDEverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
tackverbUS /tæk/
fasten with tacks
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
Tackers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The luggage was to be reduced to the absolute needs of the party, but with the possibility of having to remain out over night, their requirements were greater than if they had intended to return the same evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PONIES STAMPEDE Next morning the camp was stirring as the first gray streaks appeared on the eastern horizon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Blankets were rolled, ready to be strapped behind the saddles on the ponies' backs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
belonging to which person
From this reading Before they had finished their hurried breakfast, Ben Tackers appeared, accompanied by two vicious looking hounds, whose red eyes and beetle brows made the boys hesitate to approach them at first.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each saddle bag was quickly packed with hard tack, coffee and other necessaries which might be easily carried, the rest of the space being taken up with cartridges and the like.
