used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
(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, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
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 Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
set up or found
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
gaunted
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From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
the act of retaining something
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
Manuel
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From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
mulesnounUS /mjuːlz/
plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
rawhidenounUS /ˈrɔːhaɪd/
untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
reprisalnounUS /riˈpraɪzəl/
a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
romped
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From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
scalp-lock
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From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
six-shooternoun
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
thongs
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From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
propel through the air
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was taking a big chance to allow him to live at all and, not to tempt him too far along the lines of reprisal, Wunpost left the Apache afoot.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His gaunted pony was feeding hobbled, down the canyon, and Wunpost took off the rawhide thongs and hung them about his neck, after which he drove him on with his mules.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading He had, in fact, acted extremely unreasonable, considering all that had been done for him; and Wunpost had been obliged to throw down on him with his six-shooter and order him off up the canyon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
at the time that
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
Wunpost
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From this reading THE FEAR OF THE HILLS Wunpost romped off down the canyon, holding the hair up like a scalp-lock--which it was, except for the scalp.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Manuel Apache, with the pride of his kind, had knotted it up in a purple silk handkerchief; and he had yelled louder when he found it was gone than he had when he was caught in the trap.
