used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Valdez was adding final instructions touching the road.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
dubiousnessnoun
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Valdez was adding final instructions touching the road.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
Harboro
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From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
I'll
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From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Valdez was adding final instructions touching the road.
go away from a place
From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
hear with intention
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
go across or through
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Valdez was adding final instructions touching the road.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
Sylvia
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From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their horses had been brought and they were in their saddles, their horses' heads already in the direction of Eagle Pass.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I'll not lose the way," he declared; though there remained in his mind a slight dubiousness on this point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
arousing affect
From this reading Valdez was adding final instructions touching the road.
ValdeznounUS /vælˈdez/
a port on Alaska's southern coast from which oil is shipped to markets around the world
From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Valdez was adding final instructions touching the road.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harboro and Sylvia were taking leave of Wayne and Valdez.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you're not quite sure of the way I'll get some one to ride in with you," said Wayne; but Harboro would not listen to this.
