used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The man's finery was overdone, carried with it the suggestion of being on exhibition.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
black-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
borrowsverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊz/
third-person singular of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The man's finery was overdone, carried with it the suggestion of being on exhibition.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
CHIHUAHUAnounUS /tʃəˈwɑːwɑː/
a city in northern Mexico in the state of Chihuahua; commercial center of northern Mexico
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
conchos
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From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
increase twofold
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
remove the dust from
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The man's finery was overdone, carried with it the suggestion of being on exhibition.
exudingverbUS /ɪɡˈzuːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “exude” — release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading The man's finery was overdone, carried with it the suggestion of being on exhibition.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
gold-laced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man's finery was overdone, carried with it the suggestion of being on exhibition.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
in motion
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
overdoneadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈdʌn/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading The man's finery was overdone, carried with it the suggestion of being on exhibition.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
in the near future
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
put a saddle on
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The man's finery was overdone, carried with it the suggestion of being on exhibition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
warinessnounUS /ˈwerinɪs/
the trait of being cautious and watchful
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
white-toothed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE CHIHUAHUA HAT A little dust cloud was traveling up the trail toward the Bar Double G, the center of which presently defined itself as a rider moving at a road gait.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a Chihuahua hat and with it the picturesque trappings the Southwest borrows on occasion from across the border.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading Vanity disclosed itself in the gold-laced hat, in the silver conchos of the fringed chaps, in the fine workmanship of the saddle and bit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But one look at the man himself, sleek and graceful, black-haired and white-toothed, exuding an effect of cold wariness in spite of the masked smiling face, would have been enough to give the lie to any charge of weakness.
