1840
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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
for the reason that
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
genrenounUS /ˈʒɑːnrə/
a kind of literary or artistic work
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
LegendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
Mayne
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From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
the force of workers available
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
ReidnounUS /riːd/
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
Reid'snounUS /riːdz/
possessive form of “reid” — Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
well-written
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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ An exciting and well-written book by Mayne Reid based on his experiences during the war between America and Mexico in the 1840s.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Reid took the title of "Captain" because that was what his men called him during that war, although he was never promoted to that rank.
a Caucasian
From this reading The White Chief, A Legend of Northern Mexico, by Captain Mayne Reid.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The importance of Reid's books with this background is that they were among the first in the Wild West genre.
