adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No rider could suffer such a fall, and live!"
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
Bellmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's killed!" was the thought that came instantly into the mind of Mr. Bellmore.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "He's killed!" was the thought that came instantly into the mind of Mr. Bellmore.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
chuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "No rider could suffer such a fall, and live!"
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "No rider could suffer such a fall, and live!"
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
FIGHTverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's killed!" was the thought that came instantly into the mind of Mr. Bellmore.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "He's killed!" was the thought that came instantly into the mind of Mr. Bellmore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "He's killed!" was the thought that came instantly into the mind of Mr. Bellmore.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "He's killed!" was the thought that came instantly into the mind of Mr. Bellmore.
leapedverbUS /lept/
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "No rider could suffer such a fall, and live!"
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "He's killed!" was the thought that came instantly into the mind of Mr. Bellmore.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No rider could suffer such a fall, and live!"
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "No rider could suffer such a fall, and live!"
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "No rider could suffer such a fall, and live!"
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "No rider could suffer such a fall, and live!"
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "He's killed!" was the thought that came instantly into the mind of Mr. Bellmore.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Such an idea, too, it seemed, was in the thought of the ranch owner, for he was slightly pale underneath his coat of tan as he spurred his steed forward.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIGHT With one bound, it seemed, Mr. Carson leaped away from the side of his invalid guest, and was in the saddle of his favorite pony, that had been standing near the chuck wagon.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A number of other cowboys had seen the happening, and those who could leave the work in which they were engaged, started for the scene of the accident.
