used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM STELLA.
anew
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here the Indian turned in the saddle and looked at Dick with a malevolent smile.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
bowlders
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From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
cantlenounUS /ˈkæntəl/
the back of a saddle seat
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
coulee
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From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM STELLA.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the Indian turned in the saddle and looked at Dick with a malevolent smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Here the Indian turned in the saddle and looked at Dick with a malevolent smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
and nothing more
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Here the Indian turned in the saddle and looked at Dick with a malevolent smile.
malevolentadjectiveUS /məˈlevələnt/
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
From this reading Here the Indian turned in the saddle and looked at Dick with a malevolent smile.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM STELLA.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
pony's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
put a saddle on
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Here the Indian turned in the saddle and looked at Dick with a malevolent smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
Spraddle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
STELLAnounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM STELLA.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Here the Indian turned in the saddle and looked at Dick with a malevolent smile.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
wabbled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick had some difficulty in keeping his seat on the pony's back, for he could not hold on to the cantle of the saddle, and Spraddle wabbled dreadfully, as he stumbled among the bowlders in the coulee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But before long they were out on the prairie again, and Dick observed that they were headed toward the mountains.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
at the time that
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had several miles to go to reach the mountains, and it was just getting dusk when they entered upon a broad and beautiful valley, which, as it ran east and west, was flooded with the light from the setting sun.
