used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
in addition
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, I got here, Endicott, but it was a considerable chore.
Cameron
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From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
chorenounUS /tʃɔːr/
a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading "Well, I got here, Endicott, but it was a considerable chore.
COLSTON
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From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, I got here, Endicott, but it was a considerable chore.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
gauntnessnounUS /ˈɡɔːntnəs/
extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well, I got here, Endicott, but it was a considerable chore.
death of a person
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, I got here, Endicott, but it was a considerable chore.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I got here, Endicott, but it was a considerable chore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, I got here, Endicott, but it was a considerable chore.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
leatheryadjectiveUS /ˈleðəri/
resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
a particular point in time
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
picketnounUS /ˈpɪkɪt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
ranchman
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From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
TALKSnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
There's
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From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I got here, Endicott, but it was a considerable chore.
a Caucasian
From this reading The rider drew up, Cameron descended to the little white gate, and a moment later was helping the ranchman to tie his horses to the picket fence.
which person or people
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man greeted the ladies with grave deference, and seated himself in the empty chair.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Y BAR COLSTON TALKS "There's Colston, now!" exclaimed Cameron, rising and hailing a rider who approached leading two saddled horses.
a late time of life
From this reading As they approached the porch, Endicott noted the leathery gauntness of face that bespoke years on the open range, and as their hands met he also noted the hard, firm grip, and the keen glance of the grey eyes that seemed to be taking his measure.
