used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
advantagedverbUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒd/
past form of “advantage” — give an advantage to
From this reading This was gratefully advantaged by his mount.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was gratefully advantaged by his mount.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
etc
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From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
fleckedadjective
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
a state of high honor
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading This was gratefully advantaged by his mount.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was gratefully advantaged by his mount.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
lathered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
attach to a support
From this reading This was gratefully advantaged by his mount.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
RidesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
move hurridly
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
spilledverbUS /spɪld/
past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was gratefully advantaged by his mount.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The trail spilled into a pool of shadows at the bottom of the gorge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As if doubtful of following it, the lone rider in chaps and a flannel shirt drew up for a “breathing.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was gratefully advantaged by his mount.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Evidently they had come at speed, whatever the distance, for the reins were lathered and foam flecked the bit corners.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AUTHORS OF “Glory Rides the Range,” “Get Your Man,” etc.
