used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading You can go almost anywhere if you start at dawn.
at or in or to any place
From this reading You can go almost anywhere if you start at dawn.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can go almost anywhere if you start at dawn.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
chuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
the first light of day
From this reading They were making a start at dawn.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You can go almost anywhere if you start at dawn.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
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 A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
Hilda
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From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You can go almost anywhere if you start at dawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They were making a start at dawn.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
Pearsall
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From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
remudanoun
the herd of horses from which those to be used the next day are chosen
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
saddle-band
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From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
SorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They were making a start at dawn.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
thatchnounUS /θætʃ/
hair resembling thatched roofing material
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were making a start at dawn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
TRAIL-HERD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were making a start at dawn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE TRAIL-HERD In the first gray of morning, a caravan swung out from the corral at the Three Sorrows.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Indeed, there are worlds that may be penetrated at no other hour.
wranglernounUS /ˈræŋɡələr/
someone who argues noisily or angrily
From this reading A group of riders were in the lead, the remuda, or saddle-band, following, herded by the wrangler; the chuck wagon, driven by Pearsall, brought up the rear; Hilda, beside Uncle Hank on the high seat, with heaven knows what dreams under the thatch of dark hair, peeping out sometimes from the clear windows of her eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can go almost anywhere if you start at dawn.
