used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
next to; at the side of
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DANGER IN THE EAST.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading DANGER IN THE EAST.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DANGER IN THE EAST.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
lassonounUS /ˈlæsoʊ/
Belgian composer (1532-1594)
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
not any; not one
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
northernounUS /ˈnɔːrðər/
a wind that blows from the north
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
arrange in a container
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
select carefully from a group
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
precisely, exactly
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
Strubell
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From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DANGER IN THE EAST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the act of using
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
at the time that
From this reading THE sun was no more than fairly above the horizon when the party were on the move, headed in the direction named.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
which person or people
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The expected norther did not come, the weather continuing as perfect as heart could wish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The uneven ground rendered the progress slow for a couple of hours, the horsemen being obliged to pick their way with care; but, by bearing to the right, better ground was reached, and they struck into an easy gallop which lasted for several hours.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Strubell,” said Herbert, who with Nick was riding beside the Texan, the other being at the rear with the pack animals, “do you expect to find any use for that lasso?”
