used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
at or in the front
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
one or the other of two
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
Hardynge
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From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading HURRICANE HILL.
HURRICANEnounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading HURRICANE HILL.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
most important element
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
mustangsnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋz/
plural of “mustang” — small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
redskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
move hurridly
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
express in words
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
a special situation
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
male cat
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun was quite low in the sky, and the gait of the mustangs began to tell upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
at the time that
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were divided almost equally, fifty being on either hand, and their speed still remained such that the main portion kept ahead of the fugitives, with about half a mile intervening between them and their pursuers.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading It may have been fancy, but Tom Hardynge maintained that he was able to recognize Lone Wolf among the redskins on the right, and when a short time afterward Dick Morris emphatically asserted the same thing, it began to look as if the belief were well founded.
but in spite of that
From this reading While yet at a considerable distance, the full force of the Indians became developed.
