afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
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 One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
bow-legged
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From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
bronconounUS /ˈbrɑːŋkoʊ/
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading The bronco busters endured the usual luck of the day.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
buckedverbUS /bʌkt/
past form of “buck” — to strive with determination
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
bustersnounUS /ˈbʌstərz/
plural of “buster” — an informal form of address for a man
From this reading The bronco busters endured the usual luck of the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two were thrown and picked themselves out of the dust, chagrined and damaged, but still grinning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Two were thrown and picked themselves out of the dust, chagrined and damaged, but still grinning.
championsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Only the champions of their respective sections were still in the running.
CHAMPIONSHIPnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
chap-clad
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From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
clampedverbUS /klæmpt/
past form of “clamp” — fasten or fix with a clamp
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
clothes-pins
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From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading Two were thrown and picked themselves out of the dust, chagrined and damaged, but still grinning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The bronco busters endured the usual luck of the day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
dislodgeverbUS /dɪˈslɑːdʒ/
remove or force out from a position
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
remove the dust from
From this reading Two were thrown and picked themselves out of the dust, chagrined and damaged, but still grinning.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The bronco busters endured the usual luck of the day.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Two were thrown and picked themselves out of the dust, chagrined and damaged, but still grinning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
hurricanenounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The bronco busters endured the usual luck of the day.
the force of workers available
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the champions of their respective sections were still in the running.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Two were thrown and picked themselves out of the dust, chagrined and damaged, but still grinning.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Only the champions of their respective sections were still in the running.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Only the champions of their respective sections were still in the running.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Only the champions of their respective sections were still in the running.
not in physical motion
From this reading Only the champions of their respective sections were still in the running.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only the champions of their respective sections were still in the running.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Two were thrown and picked themselves out of the dust, chagrined and damaged, but still grinning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
toppledverbUS /ˈtɑːpəld/
past form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The bronco busters endured the usual luck of the day.
weededverbUS /ˈwiːdɪd/
past form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only the champions of their respective sections were still in the running.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One after another these lean, brown men, chap-clad and bow-legged, came forward dragging their saddles and clamped themselves to the backs of hurricane outlaws which pitched, bucked, crashed into fences, and toppled over backward in their frenzied efforts to dislodge the human clothes-pins fastened to them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD The less expert riders had been weeded out in the past two days.
