used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
regarded with admiration
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
AMBUSHverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
Bransford
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From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
cowpunchers
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From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
increase twofold
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
a boy or man
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
the force of workers available
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
not any; not one
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
ranchhouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
Sanderson
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From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
southwestwardnoun
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading There was no word spoken.
StreaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
moving very fast
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no word spoken.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
(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 THE AMBUSH Streak had done well, having slightly improved on the limit set for the trip by Mary Bransford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
which person or people
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With no delay whatever, Williams and his men and the Double A cowpunchers were headed for the ranchhouse, their horses running hard.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading There was no word spoken.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In a few swift sentences Sanderson had told them what had occurred, and there was no need for words as they fled southwestward.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sanderson was leading them, though close behind came several of the Double A men, their faces set and grim; and then one of Williams' men, a young fellow who had admired Mary Bransford from afar; then some more of the Double A men, and Williams and the remainder of his band of engineers.
