used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
at or in the front
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
BANDITSnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
(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 THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
Caliente
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From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
the act of departing
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
gulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
ten 10s
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
Jim
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From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
Jo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
attach to a support
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
mustardnounUS /ˈmʌstərd/
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
swishverbUS /swɪʃ/
move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Into this they charged full tilt, the mustard reaching as high as their heads.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading There was a swish of its blossoms in their faces as the powerful horses charged into it and in spite of their strength they began to tire after going some distance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
at the time that
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
which person or people
From this reading THE BANDITS When Jo saw the gulch ahead, he decided that discretion was the better part of valor as he did not know his mount well enough to risk the leap, so he galloped a few hundred feet below, where the gulch narrowed and then he took the jump nicely, and scampered after the other two riders who were quite a way ahead.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Jim purposely held Caliente in check, keeping a hundred yards in the rear of the Spaniard.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Ahead a few miles, there was a perfect sea of yellow where the tall mustard covered the plain for a great distance.
