used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
ALLIGATORnounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
ASSAILANTnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Louis had seen and counted them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
camp-fire
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From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
chieftain'snounUS /ˈtʃiːftənz/
possessive form of “chieftain” — the leader of a group of people
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading But Louis had seen and counted them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
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 The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
the force of workers available
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
of an obscure nature
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
Osceola's
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From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
Pacheco
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From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
Identical; not different.
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Louis had seen and counted them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
required or under orders
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
confined on all sides
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Louis had seen and counted them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was instantly surrounded and led to the camp-fire in front of the chieftain's lodge, that his character might be determined.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
a Caucasian
From this reading It seemed incredible that, while they had just destroyed one army of white men, another should already be on the confines of their country and about to invade it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The surprise of the Indians upon discovering him to be Louis Pacheco, whom they supposed to be a long day's journey from that place, was forgotten in that caused by his tidings.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR AND HIS MYSTERIOUS ASSAILANT Late that same evening the watchers of Osceola's camp in the great swamp were startled by the sudden appearance of a human form almost within their lines.
