AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hippy fired in return, hit the pony, and the rider tumbled off as the pony went down.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hippy fired in return, hit the pony, and the rider tumbled off as the pony went down.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
duckedverbUS /dʌkt/
past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
GETverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading Hi Lang was out of the water hole in a twinkling.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
Hippynoun
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
Hippy's
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From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading Hippy fired in return, hit the pony, and the rider tumbled off as the pony went down.
holenounUS /hoʊl/
an opening into or through something
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
HOTadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hippy fired in return, hit the pony, and the rider tumbled off as the pony went down.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
KeepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
Lang
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hi Lang was out of the water hole in a twinkling.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
leader'snounUS /ˈliːdərz/
possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hi Lang was out of the water hole in a twinkling.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hippy fired in return, hit the pony, and the rider tumbled off as the pony went down.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
PIRATESnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
RECEPTIONnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hippy fired in return, hit the pony, and the rider tumbled off as the pony went down.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Hippy fired in return, hit the pony, and the rider tumbled off as the pony went down.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Hi Lang was out of the water hole in a twinkling.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hi Lang was out of the water hole in a twinkling.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The rider nearest to the water hole whipped out his revolver and fired, but the bullet went over Hippy's head for the very good reason that, expecting this very thing, he had ducked.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading PIRATES GET A HOT RECEPTION The desert riders, who had been laughing over their leader's downfall after Hippy jerked him from his pony, suddenly awakened to a realization that the scene they had witnessed had ceased to become a joke.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Keep your hands off your guns!" he shouted to the visitors, drawing his own weapon.
