used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
clubbedverbUS /klʌbd/
inflected form of “club” — unite with a common purpose
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not parry it successfully.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not parry it successfully.
and nothing more
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not parry it successfully.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
parryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
cut with a saw
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading I did not parry it successfully.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
propel through the air
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
unhorseverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
the act of using
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Suddenly he wheeled, and throwing his lance to a charge, came galloping back.
at the time that
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had just time to throw up my rifle and parry the charge, which was a right point.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was still undecided whether to use my knife or endeavour to unhorse the Indian with my clubbed rifle, when he glanced over his shoulder and saw that I was alone.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His horse seemed to work without the rein, obedient to his voice and the touch of his knees.
