used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
ABE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "WE ABE ENEMIES."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
BrintonnounUS /ˈbrɪntən/
United States anthropologist who was the first to attempt a systematic classification of Native American languages (1837-1899)
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
Edith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "WE ABE ENEMIES."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
Kingsland
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From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
put a saddle on
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
arousing affect
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
hard to endure
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "WE ABE ENEMIES."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
in or at the place that
From this reading Brinton Kingsland, after peering over the crest of the elevation for a few brief moments, turned and hastily descended to where his pony awaited him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without touching his bridle, he spoke, and the obedient animal followed him, while the parents and little sister anxiously listened to the report of what he learned.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
wrappings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is he?" eagerly asked Edith, from her wrappings on the saddle in front of her mother "oh, let me see him!
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "It's the very party of Indians that we have been trying to get away from," added the youth to his first explanation; "there are seven of them, and Wolf Ear is among them."
