used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
ApachesnounUS /əˈpætʃiz/
plural of “apache” — 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 Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Apaches halted at the foot of the rock, and Stanapat ordered the camp to be formed at once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
BUFFALOnounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading THE HILL OF THE MAD BUFFALO.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Apaches halted at the foot of the rock, and Stanapat ordered the camp to be formed at once.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
chaparralnounUS /ˌʃæpərˈæl/
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Apaches halted at the foot of the rock, and Stanapat ordered the camp to be formed at once.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The Apaches halted at the foot of the rock, and Stanapat ordered the camp to be formed at once.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE HILL OF THE MAD BUFFALO.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
roused to anger
From this reading THE HILL OF THE MAD BUFFALO.
march in a procession
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
not any; not one
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HILL OF THE MAD BUFFALO.
on one occasion
From this reading The Apaches halted at the foot of the rock, and Stanapat ordered the camp to be formed at once.
and nothing more
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The Apaches halted at the foot of the rock, and Stanapat ordered the camp to be formed at once.
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 About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
Stanapat
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From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
believed likely
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HILL OF THE MAD BUFFALO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading About an hour before sunrise, Stanapat aroused his warriors, and gave them orders to march.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
look attentively
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Apaches seized their weapons, formed in Indian file, and at a signal from their chief, entered the chaparral that separated them from the rock held by the white hunters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although the distance was only two leagues, the march of the Apaches lasted more than an hour; but it was carried out with so much prudence, that the hunters, despite the watch they kept up, in no way suspected that their enemies were so near them.
