used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
in the past
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COMPLIMENTS AT LONG RANGE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
COMPLIMENTSnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading COMPLIMENTS AT LONG RANGE.
dedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
set up or found
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
GeronimonounUS /dʒəˈrɔːnɪmoʊ/
Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
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 COMPLIMENTS AT LONG RANGE.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
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 Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
not any; not one
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
and nothing more
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading COMPLIMENTS AT LONG RANGE.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
scourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The outrages committed by him and his desperadoes are matters of history, as are the hardships and sufferings undergone by our soldiers in their desperate efforts to run him to earth.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading He makes his home among civilized people, has acted as usher at the dedication of a schoolhouse and believes in education.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No fault can be found with the old chieftain in these times, but only a few years ago, he was the most terrible scourge of the southwest border.
a late time of life
From this reading Geronimo, as every reader of these pages knows, has been a “good Indian” for many years.
