used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
bugle-note
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From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
buglers
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From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
CAL
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From this reading HOW CAL STARTED FOR MEXICO.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
chaparralnounUS /ˌʃæpərˈæl/
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW CAL STARTED FOR MEXICO.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
HOW
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From this reading HOW CAL STARTED FOR MEXICO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
Kah-go-mish
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From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
MEXICOnounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading HOW CAL STARTED FOR MEXICO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
PingverbUS /pɪŋ/
hit with a pinging noise
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
unusual or striking
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HOW CAL STARTED FOR MEXICO.
Tah-nu-nu
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From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As Ping and Tah-nu-nu rode slowly along, they began to comprehend the remarkable proceedings which had so completely puzzled their father, lying under the bushes.
Wah-wah-o-be
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From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
warilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a wary manner
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The buglers blew regularly, taking care not to get out of hearing of each other, but the firing ceased after it was discovered that a clear bugle-note could be heard farther than could the report of a gun.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He and the cowboys faithfully and warily threaded the part of the chaparral through which they had marched in the earlier hours of that eventful day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wah-wah-o-be and Kah-go-mish had an advantage over Colonel Evans, for they knew what had become of Ping and Tah-nu-nu while his uncertainty about Cal grew darker and darker.
