used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
CheyennenounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
placed crosswise
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
the first light of day
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
Kiowanoun
a member of a Tanoan people living in the southwestern United States
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was not a moment to spare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not a moment to spare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
OtternounUS /ˈɑːtər/
the fur of an otter
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
coated with paint
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
refrain from harming
From this reading There was not a moment to spare.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not a moment to spare.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
THRILLINGadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
To-ko-la
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not a moment to spare.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
WeaselnounUS /ˈwiːzəl/
a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
at the time that
From this reading Dawn was flushing the eastern sky when they finally encountered the first Cheyenne scout.
in or at the place that
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE Having crossed safely over the ridge where they believed the Kiowa scouts were watching, the Sioux rode desperately to reach the ravine before daylight.
a Caucasian
From this reading They stopped, and White Otter imitated the bark of To-ko-la, the little gray fox.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have come back--it is good," cried Painted Weasel.
