used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
alighted
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From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
react verbally
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
BunkersnounUS /ˈbʌŋkərz/
plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
cattle-shipping
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From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
Cavallo
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From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
being joined in close association
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
cow-ponies
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From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
divisible by two
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
nice-looking
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From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
on the contrary
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
cut with a saw
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
in the near future
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading There was a trolley line through the town, too, and the children saw the cars almost as soon as they alighted from the train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SURPRISE COMING There was a nice-looking railroad station at Cavallo and some rather tall buildings in sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
WesternersnounUS /ˈwestərnərz/
plural of “westerner” — an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The little Bunkers, of course, did not know that nowadays even the cattle-shipping towns of the Great West are changed from what they were in the old times.
at the time that
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
in or at the place that
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
showing curiosity
From this reading But they were all loudly wondering where the cow-ponies were, and the cowboys whom they had expected to see.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Whether they are improved by the coming in of other business besides that connected with the raising of cattle, horses, and sheep is a question that even the Westerners themselves do not answer when you ask them.
