used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
in addition
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
Cal
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From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
Chiricahua-Apache
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From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
immediately past
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
LOGverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
mustangnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋ/
small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Cal was glad that in his first Indian campaign he was to have so much first-class help, including the four Chiricahua-Apache scouts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
move hurridly
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
make steady
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had confidence in his father and in the captain, as men of experience in such matters, but at last he could hardly help mentioning to Sam Herrick the joint criticism made by himself and Dick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STORY OF A LOG The red mustang was in excellent health, and he was also in high spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So was his master, and they were nearly agreed upon another point.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Dick evidently believed that any trail whatever ought to be followed at full speed, and Cal fretted continually over the steady plodding commanded by Captain Moore.
