adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
Briggs
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From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
CactusnounUS /ˈkæktəs/
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
COWBOYSnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
Elfreda
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From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
ElknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Why this sudden realization of the fact on your part!"
gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
Harlowe
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From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
how
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From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
LAUGHEDverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why this sudden realization of the fact on your part!"
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Why this sudden realization of the fact on your part!"
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
RangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading "Why this sudden realization of the fact on your part!"
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
RunverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Why this sudden realization of the fact on your part!"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why this sudden realization of the fact on your part!"
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "What I am curious about is how Tom ever came to consent to your attempting such an adventure."
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
WHENconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, of course I do," replied Grace, giving her companion a quick glance of inquiry.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
yonderadjectiveUS /ˈjɑːndər/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "I was thinking of the really desperate journey we are about to undertake--the journey across the desert that lies just beyond the Cactus Range you can see over yonder," answered Miss Briggs, as she gazed out through the open window of their hotel at Elk Run, to the distant landscape to which she had referred.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHEN THE COWBOYS LAUGHED "Grace Harlowe, do you realize what an indulgent husband you have?" demanded Elfreda Briggs severely.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why this sudden realization of the fact on your part!"
