andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the estimated time dragged by and no riders appeared.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the estimated time dragged by and no riders appeared.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading He waited breathlessly.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the estimated time dragged by and no riders appeared.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the estimated time dragged by and no riders appeared.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
cañon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading But the estimated time dragged by and no riders appeared.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading But the estimated time dragged by and no riders appeared.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
MASKEDadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But the estimated time dragged by and no riders appeared.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
RIDERnounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
rifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Venters began presently to believe that the rifle reports had not penetrated into the recesses of the cañon, and felt safe for the immediate present.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He calculated on the time needed for running horses to return to the open, if their riders heard shots.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
VentersnounUS /ˈventərz/
plural of “venter” — a speaker who expresses or gives vent to a personal opinion or grievance
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited breathlessly.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE MASKED RIDER Venters looked quickly from the fallen rustlers to the cañon where the others had disappeared.
