used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
anew
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ashton was almost back to the ranch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ashton was almost back to the ranch.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading She could not mistake the high peak of that comic opera sombrero.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not mistake the high peak of that comic opera sombrero.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
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 THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
else
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From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
ForknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She could not mistake the high peak of that comic opera sombrero.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
Isobel
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From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
come together
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She could not mistake the high peak of that comic opera sombrero.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading She could not mistake the high peak of that comic opera sombrero.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading She could not mistake the high peak of that comic opera sombrero.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Ashton was almost back to the ranch.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As she rode up one side of the divide, a hat appeared over the bend of the other side.
SNAKEnounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
sombreronounUS /sɑːmˈbreroʊ/
one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
From this reading She could not mistake the high peak of that comic opera sombrero.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
Stockchute
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From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could not mistake the high peak of that comic opera sombrero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
in the direction of
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SNAKE Early in the afternoon, having nothing else to do, Isobel again saddled up and started off towards Dry Fork.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her intention was to ride out on the road to Stockchute and meet Ashton, if he was not too late.
