used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
any thing at all
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no reply.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
carbines
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From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
take in solid food
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
KIOWAS
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From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no reply.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But there was no reply.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
having a supporting base
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
not in physical motion
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
confined on all sides
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SURROUNDED BY KIOWAS As the shades of evening crept over the plain it became impossible for me to see anything distinctly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was no reply.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading I had no inclination to eat or sleep but prepared for a long, dismal night of watchfulness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The occasional reports of their carbines assured me that my companions were still standing off the savages.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I kept asking myself: "What can I do to help them?"
