adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
bolt-still
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly Transley sat bolt-still on his horse.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
grassverbUS /ɡræs/
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, in a low voice, “Y.D!” he said.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly Transley sat bolt-still on his horse.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Suddenly Transley sat bolt-still on his horse.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, in a low voice, “Y.D!” he said.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then, in a low voice, “Y.D!” he said.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
mowingverbUS /ˈmaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then, in a low voice, “Y.D!” he said.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Suddenly Transley sat bolt-still on his horse.
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
speededverbUS /ˈspiːdɪd/
past form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Transley sat bolt-still on his horse.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in a low voice, “Y.D!” he said.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
Transley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
Transley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then, in a low voice, “Y.D!” he said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The clatter of mowing machines filled the valley; the horses were speeded up to recover lost time.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Transley’s men had repaired such machines as they could and returned to work.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Transley and Y.D. rode about, carefully scrutinizing the short grass for iron stakes, and keeping a general eye on operations.
