used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
being one more than seven
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He longed to see his parents, and looked forward to the meeting with joy.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
a message received and understood
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He longed to see his parents, and looked forward to the meeting with joy.
and nothing more
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He longed to see his parents, and looked forward to the meeting with joy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He longed to see his parents, and looked forward to the meeting with joy.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He longed to see his parents, and looked forward to the meeting with joy.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
MUSTANGnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋ/
small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading PEDRO’S MUSTANG RIDE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
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 After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
Pedro
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From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
PEDRO'S
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From this reading PEDRO’S MUSTANG RIDE.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading PEDRO’S MUSTANG RIDE.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He longed to see his parents, and looked forward to the meeting with joy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
stable-boy
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From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
teamstersnounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They lived on the outskirts of a small village, just about fifty miles from the spot he started from, and as his tough little pony was fresh, Pedro expected to do the distance in seven or eight hours, with short rests.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
a Caucasian
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
which person or people
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader will remember Pedro, the stable-boy, who was sent by Jack to carry the information to Harry Hale that resulted in the fight with the teamsters and their red and white guards.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading After performing his errand, Pedro mounted his hardy little mustang and set off for the southwest to visit his parents, whom he had not seen for a year.
