used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
Armstrong'snounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɔːŋz/
possessive form of “armstrong” — United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
FunknounUS /fʌŋk/
a state of nervous depression
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
Huldah
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From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
maraudingadjectiveUS /mərˈɔːdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
Night-Hawk
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From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
outlawedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlɔːd/
contrary to or forbidden by law
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
palisadesnounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪdz/
plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
a human being
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
red-coatedadjective
used of British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War because of their red coats
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
cut with a saw
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
get by special effort
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
shrewder
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From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
that is looked for
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He therefore sent his confederate down the river to intercept the Night-Hawk, and to warn him of the ambush.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Golden Cheek undertook the mission cheerfully, while Silver Hand hastened to secure the assistance of Wolf-Cap, in order to snatch Huldah from her outlawed lover’s power, and to put an end to the marauding band.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The red twain sought the camp of the foe, and in time witnessed the triumph of Royal Funk, as already related.
Wolf-Cap
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From this reading The reader will recollect that Wolf-Cap dismissed his Indian allies, Silver Hand and Golden Cheek, beneath the palisades of Fort Strong, a few moments prior to his appearance among the ranks of the besieged.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Silver Hand, the shrewder of the two, saw that Colonel O’Neill would not relinquish the contest for Huldah Armstrong’s person without another struggle, and so he watched that red-coated worthy narrowly.
