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Overland Red

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.
The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.
Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.
Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.
No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Overland Red

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of Overland Red is here in full — 282 sentences across 57 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/56 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.
Line 2
The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.
/ðə ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən wɑːz ˈdʒenərəl ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ ˈevəri wʌn wɪˈðɪn ə ˈreɪdiəs ʌv ˈfɪfti maɪlz/
Line 3
Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.
/ˈædəd tuː ðə ˈnætʃərəl ˈɪntrəst ɪn ɡʊd θɪŋz tuː iːt ənd drɪŋk wɑːz ðæt ʌv ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ ðə ˈpoʊniː ˈreɪsəz/
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Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.
/iːtʃ ˈræntʃər wʊd brɪŋ ˈkæʒəwəli ˈɔːlmoʊst ˌæksəˈdentəli æz ɪt wɜːr wʌn ˈpoʊniː ðæt ˌreprɪˈzentɪd ɪts ˈoʊnərz aɪˈdiːə ʌv spiːd ənd ˈkwɑːləti/
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No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.
/noʊ set ˈproʊɡræm ˈɔːfərd wɪtʃ meɪd ðə ˈreɪsəz ɔːl ðə mɔːr ˈɪntrəstɪŋ ɪn ðæt ðeɪ wɜːr ˈdʒenjəwən/

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barbecue verb US /ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː/

cook outdoors on a barbecue grill

From this reading “THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.”

colt noun US /koʊlt/

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading “THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.”

fiftieth adjective US /ˈfɪftiɪθ/

the ordinal number of fifty in counting order

From this reading “THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.”

owner's noun US /ˈoʊnərz/

possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading “Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.”

radius noun US /ˈreɪdiəs/

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

From this reading “The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.”

rancher noun US /ˈræntʃər/

a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading “Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.”

witnessing verb US /ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading “Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.”

yuma noun US /ˈjuːmə/

a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California

From this reading “THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/

without advance planning

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

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 Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

barbecueverbUS /ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː/

cook outdoors on a barbecue grill

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

COLTnounUS /koʊlt/

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/

take in liquids

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

eatverbUS /iːt/

take in solid food

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/

the state or fact of existing

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

fiftiethadjectiveUS /ˈfɪftiɪθ/

the ordinal number of fifty in counting order

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

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 The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/

out of fashion

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

Oro

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From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/

possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/

a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

Rancho

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

SpanishnounUS /ˈspænɪʃ/

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

speedverbUS /spiːd/

move hurridly

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Each rancher would bring, casually, almost accidentally, as it were, one pony that represented its owner's idea of speed and quality.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading No set programme offered, which made the races all the more interesting in that they were genuine.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The invitation was general, including every one within a radius of fifty miles.

witnessingverbUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Added to the natural interest in good things to eat and drink was that of witnessing the pony races.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

YUMAnounUS /ˈjuːmə/

a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California

From this reading THE YUMA COLT The Oro Rancho sent out word that the fiftieth year of its existence would be celebrated with an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue.

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