used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE VANISHING ACT, AND THE FRUITS THEREOF.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VANISHING ACT, AND THE FRUITS THEREOF.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
aparejos
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From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
completely unclothed
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
breed'snounUS /briːdz/
possessive form of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
commissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading There I found Goodell engineering the final preparations.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading There I found Goodell engineering the final preparations.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
set up or found
From this reading There I found Goodell engineering the final preparations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
FRUITSnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading THE VANISHING ACT, AND THE FRUITS THEREOF.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
Goodell
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From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
hairy-wristed
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From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
lashingnounUS /ˈlæʃɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
the force of workers available
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
pack-horse
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From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading There I found Goodell engineering the final preparations.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
put a saddle on
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VANISHING ACT, AND THE FRUITS THEREOF.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There I found Goodell engineering the final preparations.
THEREOFadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading THE VANISHING ACT, AND THE FRUITS THEREOF.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
bound or secured closely
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Four men, besides myself, made up the party: the sergeant, Hicks the hairy-wristed, another private, and a half-breed scout.
VANISHINGnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading THE VANISHING ACT, AND THE FRUITS THEREOF.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being aware that it was near the time Goodell had named for starting, I returned to the stables, and, getting my horse, rode to the commissary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were lashing an allowance of food and blankets on a pack-horse, and two other horses with bare _aparejos_ on their backs were tied to the horn of the breed's saddle--for what purpose I could easily guess.
