adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
assented
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From this reading "Yes, he is a bit cultured in his speech," assented Bud.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Guess he hasn't been out west long."
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Yes, he is a bit cultured in his speech," assented Bud.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading "Yes, he is a bit cultured in his speech," assented Bud.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
FIREverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
GuessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess he hasn't been out west long."
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
hasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Guess he hasn't been out west long."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, he is a bit cultured in his speech," assented Bud.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 "Guess he hasn't been out west long."
MellonnounUS /ˈmelən/
United States financier and philanthropist (1855-1937)
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
Nort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Guess he hasn't been out west long."
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
punchernoun
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
reptile-fearing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
ropedverbUS /roʊpt/
past form of “rope” — catch with a lasso
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
SayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
spectacle-wearing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "Yes, he is a bit cultured in his speech," assented Bud.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I'll be ready in a moment," remarked Henry Mellon, and Bud and his cousins could not but note how differently he spoke from the average run of ranch hands.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
ten-million-year-old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
TriceratopsnounUS /ˌtraɪˈserətɔːps/
huge ceratopsian dinosaur having three horns and the neck heavily armored with a very solid frill
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "Guess he hasn't been out west long."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE FIRE "Say when!" called Snake to the spectacle-wearing cowboy, as the reptile-fearing cow puncher and his companions prepared to let themselves be roped by the new arrival--providing he could do it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "More like one of those college professors who were after the ten-million-year-old Triceratops," remarked Nort, commenting on the talk.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he is a bit cultured in his speech," assented Bud.
