used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading For several minutes it advanced, the tongues of flames towering in the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading For several minutes it advanced, the tongues of flames towering in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The wall of fire had in reality been farther away than it had seemed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The wall of fire had in reality been farther away than it had seemed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But the boys were oblivious of their condition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the boys were oblivious of their condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
a state at a particular time
From this reading But the boys were oblivious of their condition.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
Elkhorn
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From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The wall of fire had in reality been farther away than it had seemed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The wall of fire had in reality been farther away than it had seemed.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading But the boys were oblivious of their condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the boys were oblivious of their condition.
and nothing more
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
open-mouthed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
with speed
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The wall of fire had in reality been farther away than it had seemed.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The wall of fire had in reality been farther away than it had seemed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several minutes it advanced, the tongues of flames towering in the air.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The wall of fire had in reality been farther away than it had seemed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading For several minutes it advanced, the tongues of flames towering in the air.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading For several minutes it advanced, the tongues of flames towering in the air.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The wall of fire had in reality been farther away than it had seemed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A RIDE FOR LIFE Quickly the horses swam for the shore, and as the Elkhorn was only deep for a few rods, it was not many minutes before the cowboys were shaking and removing their wet garments.
belonging to which person
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading In open-mouthed wonder they stared at the spectacle presented by the flames from whose devouring fury they had so narrowly escaped.
