AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
Bivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On returning to the house I mentioned the matter to Messrs. Boon and Bivian.
BoonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading On returning to the house I mentioned the matter to Messrs. Boon and Bivian.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
COMMITTEEnounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
CROW-BAITnoun
an emaciated horse likely soon to become carrion and so attractive to crows
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
daylightnounUS /ˈdeɪlaɪt/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
DOLLARnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
DOLLARSnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
ENDnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
FLOURnounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
fro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
HORSEnounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On returning to the house I mentioned the matter to Messrs. Boon and Bivian.
HUNDREDnounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On returning to the house I mentioned the matter to Messrs. Boon and Bivian.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading On returning to the house I mentioned the matter to Messrs. Boon and Bivian.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On returning to the house I mentioned the matter to Messrs. Boon and Bivian.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
NOTORIOUSadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On returning to the house I mentioned the matter to Messrs. Boon and Bivian.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
ORGANIZATIONnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
POUNDverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning to the house I mentioned the matter to Messrs. Boon and Bivian.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
SLADE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
VIGILANCEnounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading ORGANIZATION OF A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE.--END OF THE NOTORIOUS SLADE--ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A "CROW-BAIT" HORSE.--FLOUR A DOLLAR A POUND.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
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 One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One morning in the latter part of January I went out after a bucket of water at daylight, and happening to cast my eyes up a hillside I could see sentinels walking to and fro I could not understand it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading About this time what was known as a vigilance committee was organized at Virginia City, and other points along the stage line, for protection against desperadoes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the winter I was not out much, and all the news I could get was from persons who came to the store to trade.
