used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
ANNA'SnounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
death of a person
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
ten 10s
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
immediately past
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
the force of workers available
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
myrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
Ned
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From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
Obed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
and nothing more
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
PanthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
on the contrary
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
cut with a saw
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
swellsnounUS /swelz/
plural of “swell” — the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading SANTA ANNA'S ADVANCE The three rode abreast, Ned in the center.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The land rolled away in swells as usual throughout a great part of Texas, but they were not of much elevation and the red glow in the south was always in sight, deepening fast as they advanced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy was on terms of perfect equality with Obed and the Panther.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading They stopped at last on a little elevation within the shadow of some myrtle oaks, and saw the fires spread before them only four or five hundred yards away, and along a line of at least two miles.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They treated him as a man among men, and respected his character, rather grave for one so young, and always keen to learn.
