adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
ADVOCATEverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
Alcatraz
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From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading It was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
Hervey
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From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
maneuversnounUS /məˈnuːvərz/
plural of “maneuver” — a military training exercise
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
maresnounUS /merz/
plural of “mare” — female equine animal
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
MountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
mowverbUS /moʊ/
cut with a blade or mower
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
PERRIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
pickedverbUS /pɪkt/
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/
like better; value more highly
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
REDnounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
relaysnounUS /ˈriːleɪz/
plural of “relay” — the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
slopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was the beginning of the long, still time of the mountain twilight when Red Perris climbed to the clearing in which the cabin stood.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RED PERRIS: ADVOCATE He did not choose to live in the ranch because of Hervey and because it was too far removed from the scene of action.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His quarters consisted of a single room while a shed leaned against the back wall with one space for a horse, the other portion of the shed being used as a mow for hay and grain.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading From his door many a time, with his glass, he picked out the shining form of Alcatraz and the mares in the distance; he had even been able to follow the maneuvers of the outlaw on several occasions when Hervey and his men pursued with relays of horses, and on the whole he felt that the site was such a position as a good general must prefer, being behind the lines but with a view which enabled him to survey the whole action.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead, he selected a shack stumbling with age on the west slope of the Eagle Mountains.
