used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SIGNAL.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The situation may be explained thus:
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
Cemuri
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From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
DeckernounUS /ˈdekər/
English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
the act of departing
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The situation may be explained thus:
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
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 and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The situation may be explained thus:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
RenonounUS /ˈriːnoʊ/
a city in western Nevada at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains; known for gambling casinos and easy divorce and remarriage
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A SIGNAL.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation may be explained thus:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
Sutranoun
a rule or aphorism in Sanskrit literature or a group of aphoristic doctrinal summaries prepared for memorization
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The situation may be explained thus:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lieutenant Decker and his friends held their position for some time after the departure of Cemuri on his return to Fort Reno.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
at the time that
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
in or at the place that
From this reading Geronimo and his band were evidently aiming to reach the more exposed ranches and dwellings to the eastward in the Sutra Valley, although when on their raids it seemed to matter little to them where they struck their terrible blows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although they had left the stream, which had served them as a partial guide for a number of hours, they were not far from it, and the young officer was inclined to think it was the part of wisdom to stay in its vicinity.
