used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIP TO THE RIO GRANDE ON A MULE.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading Stuart arrived finally; he came in a buggy with a gentleman from "Vegas."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Stuart arrived finally; he came in a buggy with a gentleman from "Vegas."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can come back after those cattle in the spring," etc.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading We can come back after those cattle in the spring," etc.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We can come back after those cattle in the spring," etc.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
Emory
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From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Stuart arrived finally; he came in a buggy with a gentleman from "Vegas."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stuart arrived finally; he came in a buggy with a gentleman from "Vegas."
a man of refinement
From this reading Stuart arrived finally; he came in a buggy with a gentleman from "Vegas."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
GRANDE
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From this reading A TRIP TO THE RIO GRANDE ON A MULE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
of great significance or value
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
the force of workers available
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
MULEnounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading A TRIP TO THE RIO GRANDE ON A MULE.
information about recent and important events
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TRIP TO THE RIO GRANDE ON A MULE.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
precisely, exactly
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading A TRIP TO THE RIO GRANDE ON A MULE.
Roberson
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From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
the season of growth
From this reading We can come back after those cattle in the spring," etc.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIP TO THE RIO GRANDE ON A MULE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading We can come back after those cattle in the spring," etc.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRIP TO THE RIO GRANDE ON A MULE.
Torry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A TRIP TO THE RIO GRANDE ON A MULE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
VegasnounUS /ˈveɪɡəs/
plural of “vega” — prolific Spanish playwright (1562-1635)
From this reading Stuart arrived finally; he came in a buggy with a gentleman from "Vegas."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading About the time we were getting out of patience waiting, the two boys, East and Emory, arrived with the good news that Stuart would be along in a few days, he having to remain over to get their part of the reward, etc.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His orders to Roberson and Torry's men were: "Boys, you fellows pull right back to the ranch, as I have got some important business to look after in 'Vegas.'
