used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
Dixon's
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From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
how
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From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
and nothing more
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
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 “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
go across or through
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
cut with a saw
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
shudderedverbUS /ˈʃʌdərd/
past form of “shudder” — shake, as from cold
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
express in words
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Close behind these Indians came five more and then a little squad of three.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Joseph shuddered as he saw these savages dash past him and involuntarily he drew back further on the tree trunk.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
at the time that
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Next appeared one solitary brave, his war paint shining while he shouted at the top of his voice.
which person or people
From this reading “If I count the number of Indians who pass this way,” thought Joseph, “I can tell just how many may return and in that way I can tell whether or not there are any between me and Dixon’s Ferry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no desire to be seen by any one of his bloodthirsty foes, especially at this time when they were so filled with confidence and their desire to kill.
