Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading "Two Arrows.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

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From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

in a gruff manner

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

and nothing more

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

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From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Two Arrows.

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From this reading Ugh!

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE APACHES HAVE COME Just as the sun was rising that morning, an altogether used-up horse came staggering into the awaking camp of the Apache war-party.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

at the time that

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

which person or people

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

belonging to which person

From this reading He had strength for a whoop whose meaning startled all who heard it, and in a minute more it was understood by most of them that the horse had been so badly tired out by one arrow, and the brave by another; but they did not know of whom they were speaking when they gruffly remarked,

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the horse was a warrior who had been sent out, with others, on scouting duty the previous day, and he now seemed nearly as fatigued as did the animal he rode.