used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
a youthful male person
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
move gently or carefully
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
RanchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
uttered with a trill
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Thus the song.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the song.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Author of "The Boy Ranchers," "The Boy Ranchers In Camp," "The Boy Ranchers on The Trail," etc.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE BOY RANCHERS AMONG THE INDIANS High and clear the sweet, western wind brought over the rolling hills the sound of singing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At least it was singing of a sort, for there was a certain swing and rhythm accompanying the words.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the melody floated toward them, three young cowboys, seated at ease in their saddles, looked up and in the direction of the singer.
