used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
at or in or to any place
From this reading "Queer we don't meet Ned anywhere," Bill exclaimed.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading "I see from the bags he's been here, Pete."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I see from the bags he's been here, Pete."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
recognizable; marked
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
the act of discovering something
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Queer we don't meet Ned anywhere," Bill exclaimed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Queer we don't meet Ned anywhere," Bill exclaimed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I see from the bags he's been here, Pete."
Half-Moonnoun
the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
From this reading Soon the men of the Half-Moon were saddling their ponies.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see from the bags he's been here, Pete."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I see from the bags he's been here, Pete."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see from the bags he's been here, Pete."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
engage in
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
come together
From this reading "Queer we don't meet Ned anywhere," Bill exclaimed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Soon the men of the Half-Moon were saddling their ponies.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Queer we don't meet Ned anywhere," Bill exclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon the men of the Half-Moon were saddling their ponies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I see from the bags he's been here, Pete."
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Soon the men of the Half-Moon were saddling their ponies.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Queer we don't meet Ned anywhere," Bill exclaimed.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
saddlingverbUS /ˈsædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “saddle” — put a saddle on
From this reading Soon the men of the Half-Moon were saddling their ponies.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see from the bags he's been here, Pete."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the men of the Half-Moon were saddling their ponies.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon the men of the Half-Moon were saddling their ponies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having settled the matter, they rode to the fire and aroused the sleeping cowboys, being joined a few minutes later by Bill, Sandy and the others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
except if; if not
From this reading ANOTHER DISCOVERY For several minutes the ranch owners discussed the suggestion and finally decided to act on it unless circumstances should make a change advisable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Queer we don't meet Ned anywhere," Bill exclaimed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon the men of the Half-Moon were saddling their ponies.
