used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
(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 They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
burronounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
at any time
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
INTERRUPTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
Lattin
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From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
come together
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
outspokenadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən/
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
move hurridly
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION.
Strubell
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From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
carry out
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were frank, outspoken, courageous, ready of resource, familiar with all the dangers they were likely to meet on the long ride toward the northwest, and the finest horsemen the boys had ever seen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Through the help of the Texans, Nick and Herbert secured three excellent animals, two of them possessing great speed and endurance, while the third was the equal of the best burro or mule for carrying a heavy burden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT did not take the boys long to become acquainted with Strubell and Lattin.
produce a literary work
From this reading The former showed by his conversation that he possessed a fair education, though Lattin was barely able to write his name.
