used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
ambledverbUS /ˈæmbəld/
past form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading It was, however, more a cry of anguish as he bellowed forth:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading It was, however, more a cry of anguish as he bellowed forth:
a youthful male person
From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was, however, more a cry of anguish as he bellowed forth:
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
remove the dust from
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
etc
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From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was, however, more a cry of anguish as he bellowed forth:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, more a cry of anguish as he bellowed forth:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
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 One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was, however, more a cry of anguish as he bellowed forth:
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
RanchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
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ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
RustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
slumpedverbUS /slʌmpt/
past form of “slump” — assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
SolvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading _Solving the Mystery at Diamond X_ Author of "The Boy Ranchers in Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on the Trail," etc.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS or Solving the Mystery at Diamond X THE BOY RANCHERS ON THE TRAIL or The Diamond X After Cattle Rustlers Two riders slumped comfortably in their saddles as the ponies slowly ambled along.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One of the riders, a tall, lanky and weather-beaten cowboy, taking a long breath, raised his voice in what he doubtless intended to be a song.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun was hot, and the dust stifling, a cloud of it forming a floating screen about the horsemen and progressing with them down the trail.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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