used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The objects about him were still mysterious in the pre-dawn darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
belled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
bronconounUS /ˈbrɑːŋkoʊ/
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The objects about him were still mysterious in the pre-dawn darkness.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The objects about him were still mysterious in the pre-dawn darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The objects about him were still mysterious in the pre-dawn darkness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
the force of workers available
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
attach to a support
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
musicallyadverbUS /ˈmjuːzɪkli/
in a musical manner
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The objects about him were still mysterious in the pre-dawn darkness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The objects about him were still mysterious in the pre-dawn darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
pre-dawn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The objects about him were still mysterious in the pre-dawn darkness.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
remudanoun
the herd of horses from which those to be used the next day are chosen
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
not in physical motion
From this reading The objects about him were still mysterious in the pre-dawn darkness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
at the time that
From this reading The coyotes were barking when the cook's triangle brought Dave from his blankets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each rider had on the previous night belled the mount he wanted, for he knew that in the morning it would be too dark to distinguish one bronco from another.
wranglersnounUS /ˈræŋɡələrz/
plural of “wrangler” — someone who argues noisily or angrily
From this reading The shouting of the wranglers and the bells of the remuda came musically as from a great distance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hart joined his friend and the two young men walked out to the remuda together.
