used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Kenneth had come alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
Chillicothe
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From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
Clendenin
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From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kenneth had come alone.
concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/
a large gathering of people
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
set up or found
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
an established custom
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kenneth had come alone.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth had come alone.
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 He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
immediately past
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
Nell
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From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Clendenin, hindered by the demands of his profession, was one of the last to arrive on the ground.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
put a saddle on
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
make square
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
carry out
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
precisely as stated
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
a Caucasian
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Curiosity was rife in Chillicothe and its vicinity in regard to the ceremony about to take place at Old Town, and as the set time drew near very many whites of both sexes might have been seen approaching the spot, singly or in parties.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that Dale had preceded him, and whom he was to escort thither, and there they were on the opposite side of the square; Nell in a becoming riding hat and habit, sitting her horse with accustomed ease and grace; Dale by her side, the picture of content and good humor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading He found the Indians drawn up in a hollow square, outside of which was the concourse of white spectators, inside Wolf with his promised bribe,--a horse, a new saddle and bridle, and a new rifle for each of the sons of his victim.
