used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
in addition
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
BabenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
Bud'snounUS /bʌdz/
possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
Degnan
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From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
Nort
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
others
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From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading But a cowboy on foot is like a sailor off the deck--out of his element.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
ShannonnounUS /ˈʃænən/
United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Slim Degnan, the foreman, Babe, his assistant, and one or two others started forward as if to intercept the horseman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Prepared as Nort and Dick were for strange and sensational happenings in the west, they sensed that this was out of the ordinary.
which person or people
From this reading The solitary rider had also attracted the attention of the cowboys who, the excitement at the corral being over, had turned toward their bunk house to prepare for the evening meal.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SEARCH Nort and Dick Shannon, Bud's "city cousins," seemed to realize, as did the young rancher, his mother and sister, that something was wrong.
