used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
ABANDONEDadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they approached they began to shout fiercely, and look for the Kiowas.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached they began to shout fiercely, and look for the Kiowas.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they approached they began to shout fiercely, and look for the Kiowas.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
CheyennesnounUS /ʃaɪˈenz/
plural of “cheyenne” — the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading As they approached they began to shout fiercely, and look for the Kiowas.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they approached they began to shout fiercely, and look for the Kiowas.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading They rode furiously toward the lodges.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
Kiowas
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From this reading As they approached they began to shout fiercely, and look for the Kiowas.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading They rode furiously toward the lodges.
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 They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As they approached they began to shout fiercely, and look for the Kiowas.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They rode furiously toward the lodges.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading As they approached they began to shout fiercely, and look for the Kiowas.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They rode furiously toward the lodges.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE ABANDONED CAMP Early the following day the Cheyennes came in sight of their village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading They were a long way off, however, and it was impossible to learn what they wished to know.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They looked anxiously across the plain, hoping to see something which would quiet their fears.
