used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
move towards
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
a female human offspring
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
a boy or man
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
fettlenoun
a state of fitness and good health
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
a young female
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
the act of departing
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
hawsenoun
the hole that an anchor rope passes through
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She started in the morning to make her rounds.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
Jose
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From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
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 "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
leetle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
loiterers
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From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
engage in
From this reading She started in the morning to make her rounds.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
MOLLYnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She started in the morning to make her rounds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
off'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
and nothing more
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
punchers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
RattyadjectiveUS /ˈræti/
of or characteristic of rats
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
Reposa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
roostingverbUS /ˈruːstɪŋ/
-ing form of “roost” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She started in the morning to make her rounds.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
Rugley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She started in the morning to make her rounds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
refrain from harming
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She started in the morning to make her rounds.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She started in the morning to make her rounds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She started in the morning to make her rounds.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
under normal conditions
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Instead of seeing only Jose Reposa or one of the other Mexicans hanging about, here was a row of punchers roosting along the top rail of the corral fence, and evidently so much interested in what was going on in the enclosure that they did not notice the approach of Captain Rugley's daughter.
at the time that
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
which person or people
From this reading "Better keep off'n the leetle hawse, Ratty!" one fellow was advising the unseen individual who was partly, at least, furnishing the entertainment for the loiterers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MOLLY Frances' secret plans did not interfere with her usual tasks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Molly had been resting and would now be in fine fettle, and the girl expected to call her to the gate when she came down to the corral in which the spare riding stock was usually kept.
