AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dave, I don't know," he repeated.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
DoubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dave, I don't know," he repeated.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Dave, I don't know," he repeated.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
ranchman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading "Dave, I don't know," he repeated.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
SMALLadjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
STAMPEDEverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SMALL STAMPEDE Dave Carson--to use the name by which we must continue to call him, at least for a time--may have hoped for a different answer from the ranchman.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I did!"
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Doubtless he did so hope, but now he was doomed to disappointment, for the words of Mr. Carson seemed final.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know who you are, who your parents are, or even what your name is.
