Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

at or in the front

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

out of bed

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

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From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

a quad with a square body

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

set up or found

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

only a very short time before

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

a message received and understood

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

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From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

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 On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

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From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

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From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

plural of “sneak” — a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible

From this reading "The sneaks!

the first light of day

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

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From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

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From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

a special situation

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "It's the balance of them cusses that had the boys, as true as preachin," exclaimed Jerry.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I s'pose they found out all they wanted to from 'em, and then let 'em go.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."

which person or people

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the following morning the camp was astir and we were under way at a very early hour,--long before sunrise, in fact,--but we had hardly proceeded a mile from our halting-place, before one of the Mexicans, who was riding ahead of the wagons, came rushing back with the information that there was a large body of Indians a short distance in advance of us.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Ther best thing we kin do is ter camp right here whar we've got water and grass, and git ready for a brush; 'cause they'll fight us, if ther's any show for 'em, you bet."