used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
(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 It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Have to hurry," Hawkins commented as he fumbled around in the dark kitchen of the ranch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The idea of resting was given up as the hours flew by.
CLOSINGnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "Have to hurry," Hawkins commented as he fumbled around in the dark kitchen of the ranch.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Have to hurry," Hawkins commented as he fumbled around in the dark kitchen of the ranch.
the first light of day
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
take in solid food
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The idea of resting was given up as the hours flew by.
fumbledverbUS /ˈfʌmbəld/
past form of “fumble” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading "Have to hurry," Hawkins commented as he fumbled around in the dark kitchen of the ranch.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The idea of resting was given up as the hours flew by.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have to hurry," Hawkins commented as he fumbled around in the dark kitchen of the ranch.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have to hurry," Hawkins commented as he fumbled around in the dark kitchen of the ranch.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The idea of resting was given up as the hours flew by.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Have to hurry," Hawkins commented as he fumbled around in the dark kitchen of the ranch.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of resting was given up as the hours flew by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading "Have to hurry," Hawkins commented as he fumbled around in the dark kitchen of the ranch.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
not any; not one
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
Nort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The idea of resting was given up as the hours flew by.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The idea of resting was given up as the hours flew by.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
in the near future
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed no time at all before the stars grew dull, and the gray fingers of dawn spread out in the east.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The idea of resting was given up as the hours flew by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was their intention to reach the ranch and return as soon as possible, after having taken a bite to eat.
Yellin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CLOSING IN Nort, Mr. Hawkins and Yellin' Kid rode as fast as they might toward the Shooting Star.
