the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
armamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/
weaponry used by military or naval force
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
Breakstonenoun
any of various plants of the genus Saxifraga
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
placed crosswise
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading NEW ENEMIES The two were in splendid spirits.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
set up or found
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW ENEMIES The two were in splendid spirits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ENEMIES The two were in splendid spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
on one occasion
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
a course of conduct
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
Phil's
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From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
without much difficulty
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
in the near future
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading NEW ENEMIES The two were in splendid spirits.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading NEW ENEMIES The two were in splendid spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW ENEMIES The two were in splendid spirits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had escaped great dangers, and they were on horseback once more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading NEW ENEMIES The two were in splendid spirits.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEW ENEMIES The two were in splendid spirits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They soon found the path by which they had come, and followed it until they crossed the river and reached the site of the camp.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is true, they were somewhat short on armament, but Breakstone took Phil’s pistol, while the latter kept the rifle, and they were confident that they could find game enough on the plains until they overtook the wagon train.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The horses themselves seemed glad of the companionship of their old masters, and went forward readily and at an easy pace through the woods.
