used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
(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 All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
react verbally
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
breast-highadverb
up to the breast
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
flintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
grapplings
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From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
hand-to-handadjective
being at close quarters
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
ten 10s
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
Run-all-day's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
moving very fast
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
propel through the air
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
tree-trunks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
UNFINISHEDadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
the act of using
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
war-parties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE UNFINISHED BATTLE Run-all-day’s fighting force consisted of about one hundred and forty warriors, well armed and trained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All had strong shields with which to guard their bodies, and blades of flint in their belts for use in hand-to-hand grapplings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every man of them could shoot straight and strong with the bow, and throw his club and spear with accuracy and force.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The village was enclosed in a breast-high fence of brush and tree-trunks, and the warriors kept within easy reach of the lodges, ready to answer a call to arms at any time of the day or night.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading There were scouts lurking afar, to the south and west,--swift runners to bring word to the village of the trend and progress of the different battles and war-parties.
