used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
Floyd
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From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
a quick look
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
on one occasion
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
onrushing
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From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
cut with a saw
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
the act of using
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading PRISONERS Rosemary and Floyd knew something of the west.
at the time that
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But each one carried a gun or a revolver and the weapons were for use, and had been used, some with fatal effect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In fact the first glimpse of the onrushing band of Yaquis would give one the impression that they were a lot of colored cowboys, in most ragged garments.
Yaquis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So they were not at all disappointed when they saw the Yaquis did not measure up to the picturesque standard of Buffalo Bill's Indians.
a late time of life
From this reading They had lived in California a number of years, and had traveled across the continent more than once--by auto on one occasion.
