used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The roan's pace slackened, and the bay mare closed up the distance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
coulee
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From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The roan's pace slackened, and the bay mare closed up the distance.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
moving swiftly
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
a young female
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
Janet
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From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
McWhorter
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From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The roan's pace slackened, and the bay mare closed up the distance.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
quirtnoun
whip with a leather thong at the end
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
roannounUS /roʊn/
a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
roan's
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From this reading The roan's pace slackened, and the bay mare closed up the distance.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
put a saddle on
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading The roan's pace slackened, and the bay mare closed up the distance.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
TEXANnounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl could see that the man was leaning far over studying the ground as he rode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TEXAN TAKES THE TRAIL At the mouth of the coulee, Janet McWhorter stared in astonishment as the Texan swung into the saddle and headed the big blue roan up the ravine at a run.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A moment later the bay mare was following, the girl plying quirt and spur in an endeavour to keep the flying horseman in sight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Suddenly, without a moment's hesitation he turned into a side coulee, gained the bench, and headed straight for the bad lands.
