used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looking at them, Kirby laughed harshly to himself.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
curdledadjective
transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass
From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Kirby did not know what mountains they were.
being one more than ten
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading Looking at them, Kirby laughed harshly to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Looking at them, Kirby laughed harshly to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
Kirby
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From this reading Kirby did not know what mountains they were.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Kirby did not know what mountains they were.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Looking at them, Kirby laughed harshly to himself.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking at them, Kirby laughed harshly to himself.
Mannlicher
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From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Kirby did not know what mountains they were.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kirby did not know what mountains they were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
spinenounUS /spaɪn/
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
express in words
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Looking at them, Kirby laughed harshly to himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kirby did not know what mountains they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Looking at them, Kirby laughed harshly to himself.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
not known
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kirby did not know what mountains they were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kirby did not know what mountains they were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
a Caucasian
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
whizzingverbUS /ˈwɪzɪŋ/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading He did know that the Mannlicher bullets of eleven bad Mexicans were whining over his head and whizzing past the hoofs of his galloping, stolen horse.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading In the circumstances, the unknown range of snow mountains towering blue and white beyond the arid, windy plateau, offering he could not tell what dangers, seemed a paradise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
yelps
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From this reading The shots were mingled with yelps which pretty well curdled his spine.
