used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
AlkalinounUS /ˈælkəlaɪ/
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
(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 My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
CHEYENNEnounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading OMAHA TO CHEYENNE.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
definesverbUS /dɪˈfaɪnz/
third-person singular of “define” — determine the essential quality of
From this reading Webster defines a _mustang_ as the "Wild Horse of the Prairie."
the act of departing
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
divisible by two
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
at any time
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
frontiersmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Webster defines a _mustang_ as the "Wild Horse of the Prairie."
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
for more time
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
mustangnounUS /ˈmʌstæŋ/
small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
OMAHAnounUS /ˈoʊməhɑː/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
From this reading OMAHA TO CHEYENNE.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
PawneenounUS /ˈpɔːˈniː/
a member of the Pawnee nation formerly living in Nebraska and Kansas but now largely in Oklahoma
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
PrairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Webster defines a _mustang_ as the "Wild Horse of the Prairie."
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
RegionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
only a very short time before
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OMAHA TO CHEYENNE.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
up-hill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Webster defines a _mustang_ as the "Wild Horse of the Prairie."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Having learned from frontiersmen that Eastern horses are not available in the Alkali Region of the Plains, I placed my faithful _Paul_ in a boarding stable in Omaha, purchased a mustang of a Pawnee Indian and forthwith continued my journey westward.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Webster defines a _mustang_ as the "Wild Horse of the Prairie."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My experience with him has taught me that he is sufficiently docile under the restraint of a tight rein; will travel a longer distance over a rough road in a given time than the average horse, and scarcely ever shows fatigue even if the road is all up-hill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As winter was approaching and the days were now becoming considerably shorter, it was incumbent upon me to hasten my departure from Omaha, if I would reach my destination as contemplated at the outset.
