used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN'S STRATAGEM.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
have
From this reading The Black Bear, concealed in the island with his war party, had not made a move.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Black Bear, concealed in the island with his war party, had not made a move.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
ComanchesnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
not accessible to view
From this reading The Black Bear, concealed in the island with his war party, had not made a move.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Black Bear, concealed in the island with his war party, had not made a move.
JesternounUS /ˈdʒestər/
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
set afire or burning
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Black Bear, concealed in the island with his war party, had not made a move.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Black Bear, concealed in the island with his war party, had not made a move.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Black Bear, concealed in the island with his war party, had not made a move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
in the near future
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
STRATAGEMnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading A WOMAN'S STRATAGEM.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day at the rising of the moon, as had been agreed, the Jester ordered his detachment to set out.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Black Bear, concealed in the island with his war party, had not made a move.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
which person or people
From this reading Presently a party of horsemen who had hurried onwards threw lighted torches amid the shrubs, and in a few minutes an immense curtain of flames rose to the sky, and completely veiled the horizon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Comanches carried out the orders of the Apache chief with such rapidity and intelligence, that in less than an hour all was consumed.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN'S STRATAGEM.
