used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Yeah, that's right," Bob admitted meekly.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading "Three horses," Bud looked over his shoulder to announce.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Yeah, that's right," Bob admitted meekly.
the lower side of anything
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "All shod, but I've a hunch there's only one rider.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
half-lights
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Three horses," Bud looked over his shoulder to announce.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Three horses," Bud looked over his shoulder to announce.
hunchnounUS /hʌntʃ/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "All shod, but I've a hunch there's only one rider.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All shod, but I've a hunch there's only one rider.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Three horses," Bud looked over his shoulder to announce.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading "Yeah, that's right," Bob admitted meekly.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "All shod, but I've a hunch there's only one rider.
and nothing more
From this reading "All shod, but I've a hunch there's only one rider.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "All shod, but I've a hunch there's only one rider.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Yeah, that's right," Bob admitted meekly.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
put a saddle on
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
shodadjectiveUS /ʃɑːd/
wearing footgear
From this reading "All shod, but I've a hunch there's only one rider.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Three horses," Bud looked over his shoulder to announce.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
slidingadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
being a smooth continuous motion
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yeah, that's right," Bob admitted meekly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All shod, but I've a hunch there's only one rider.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Three horses," Bud looked over his shoulder to announce.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
tintedverbUS /ˈtɪntɪd/
past form of “tint” — color lightly
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a time they rode in silence, Bud leaning over the saddle horn to study the loose soil of the canyon bottom.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
at the time that
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
wrinkleverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəl/
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading Bob, riding close behind him, studied each wrinkle and draw with eyes narrowed to keener vision in the soft half-lights of early evening when the shadows were sliding higher and higher on the western slopes and the peaks stood out all golden, clean cut against the tinted clouds.
YeahadverbUS /jæ/
not only so, but
From this reading "Yeah, that's right," Bob admitted meekly.
