used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MINUTE TOO LATE The Overland, westbound, was late.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
AntelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading He had stepped off the train to send a telegram to a friend in California.
cattle-pens
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From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
cow-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
Curious-eyed
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From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
EasternersnounUS /ˈiːstərnərz/
plural of “easterner” — an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
freighter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had stepped off the train to send a telegram to a friend in California.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
a quick look
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
grudginglyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/
in a grudging manner
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had stepped off the train to send a telegram to a friend in California.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
IncidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
and nothing more
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A MINUTE TOO LATE The Overland, westbound, was late.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
loading-chute
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A MINUTE TOO LATE The Overland, westbound, was late.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had stepped off the train to send a telegram to a friend in California.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
outridersnounUS /ˈaʊtraɪdərz/
plural of “outrider” — an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
OverlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading A MINUTE TOO LATE The Overland, westbound, was late.
make a painting
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
punchernoun
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He had stepped off the train to send a telegram to a friend in California.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
snortverbUS /snɔːrt/
indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He had stepped off the train to send a telegram to a friend in California.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He had stepped off the train to send a telegram to a friend in California.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MINUTE TOO LATE The Overland, westbound, was late.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A MINUTE TOO LATE The Overland, westbound, was late.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He had stepped off the train to send a telegram to a friend in California.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Curious-eyed tourists had a brief glimpse of a loading-chute, cattle-pens, a puncher or two, and an Indian freighter's wagon just pulling in from the spaces, and accompanied by a plodding cavalcade of outriders on paint ponies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MINUTE TOO LATE The Overland, westbound, was late.
westboundadjectiveUS /ˈwestbaʊnd/
moving toward the west
From this reading A MINUTE TOO LATE The Overland, westbound, was late.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, it had to stop at Antelope, but it did so grudgingly and left with a snort of disdain for the cow-town of the high mesa.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Incidentally the westbound left one of those momentarily interested Easterners on the station platform, without baggage, sense of direction, or companion.
