used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
(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 It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
coursingnounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪŋ/
hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
at any time
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
a young female
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
grayhounds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
intense and profound fear
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
of great significance or value
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
mouse-coloredadjective
of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
out-distance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
PacernounUS /ˈpeɪsər/
a horse used to set the pace in racing
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
RacernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
RIFFLEverbUS /ˈrɪfəl/
twitch or flutter
From this reading A RIFFLE OF PRAIRIE Florence got her dogs promptly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The girl felt that an event as important as a coursing should be the occasion of a gathering of the neighboring ranchers; but at the mere suggestion her conventional mother threw up her hands in horror.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading They were named "Racer" and "Pacer," and were warranted by their late owner to out-distance any rabbit that ever drew breath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were two big mouse-colored grayhounds, with tails like rats and protruding ribs.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was bad enough for her daughter to go out alone, but as the one woman among all that lot of cowboys--it was too much for her to endure.
