used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
AGENTSnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading HELD UP BY ROAD AGENTS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
Buttes
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From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HELD UP BY ROAD AGENTS.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
traveling across
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
CrossingsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/
plural of “crossing” — traveling across
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
else
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From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
give expression to
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading HELD UP BY ROAD AGENTS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
illustratesverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪts/
third-person singular of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
PlattenounUS /plæt/
a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
with little or no delay
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading HELD UP BY ROAD AGENTS.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
scrapesnounUS /skreɪps/
plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
carry out
From this reading There was nothing else for him to do but take the ride himself, so Bill started promptly to do so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
hard to endure
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HELD UP BY ROAD AGENTS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
at the time that
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While riding Pony Express another adventure happened to Buffalo Bill which illustrates his nerve under most trying circumstances and great cleverness in getting out of scrapes.
which person or people
From this reading He rode into the station at the end of his run to find that the man who was to go on from there had been killed by road agents the night before.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading It was when Buffalo Bill was in the Pony Express service between Red Buttes and Three Crossings, which included the perilous crossing of the Platte River, half a mile in width.
