used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
Antenat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
placed crosswise
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
Cut-throat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
divisible by two
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
start firing a weapon
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
half-Creole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
indentations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
leader'snounUS /ˈliːdərz/
possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
Lilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
MavericknounUS /ˈmævərɪk/
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
the force of workers available
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
messieursnounUS /meɪˈsjɜːrz/
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
Moravy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
Parbleu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
petiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
therefromadverb
from that circumstance or source
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
unwrappedadjectiveUS /ənˈræpt/
not yet wrapped or having the wrapping removed
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
VigilantesnounUS /ˌvɪdʒəˈlæntiz/
plural of “vigilante” — member of a vigilance committee
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In many places great indentations, and even caves existed, and it was into one of the latter that the three Vigilantes went after hearing their leader’s command.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Than Lilly, Antenat and Moravy, the three Vigilantes detailed by Maverick Joe to remain in Cut-throat for certain purposes, a trio of braver men never crossed the rushing river of the Great West.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
in or at the place that
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
belonging to which person
From this reading “See, messieurs, what a pretty ring; where is the _petite_ mademoiselle on whose finger it used to shine?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading This cave has been visited before, especially by Antenat, the half-Creole, for on springing from his horse, he ran to a niche in the wall, and took therefrom a little package which, in the light of the fire kindled by his companions, he unwrapped with a curious smile on his dark face.
but in spite of that
From this reading “_Parbleu!_ it is here yet,” he exclaimed, as the contents of the packet were exposed to view.
