adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
ambuscades
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
dashesnounUS /ˈdæʃɪz/
plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
ExpressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
graspverbUS /ɡræsp/
hold firmly
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
hold-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
punctuatedverbUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “punctuate” — insert punctuation marks into
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
tracknounUS /træk/
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Will had an eye out every trip for a hold-up, but three months went by before he added that novelty to his other experiences.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading One day, as he flew around a bend in a narrow pass, he confronted a huge revolver in the grasp of a man who manifestly meant business, and whose salutation was:
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A wayfarer through that wild land was more likely to run across outlaws and Indians than to pass unmolested, and as it was known that packages of value were frequently dispatched by the Pony Express line, the route was punctuated by ambuscades.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides the daily pounding, the track of the Pony Express rider was strewn with perils.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading AFTER being pounded against a saddle three dashes daily for three months, to the tune of fifteen miles an hour, Will began to feel a little loose in his joints, and weary withal, but he was determined to "stick it out."
