used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK CLOUD'S VISIT.
Blinky
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From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
a youthful male person
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
CLOUD'S
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From this reading BLACK CLOUD'S VISIT.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
cow-punchers
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From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
increase twofold
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
set up or found
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
brought together in one place
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
Harkness
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From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
and nothing more
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
Mayberry
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From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
mid-afternoon
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From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
not one, and not any
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
painstakingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋ/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
a strong line
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But they had found absolutely none, and as Mr. Harkness had just said, felt as if they had indeed reached "the end of the rope."
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Gathered in the big living room of the ranch house of the Harkness range was a cheerless little group, consisting of the Boy Scouts of the Ranger Patrol, Mr. Harkness and several cow-punchers, including Blinky.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
a just detectable amount
From this reading They had returned, disheartened and apprehensive, a few hours before, from a painstaking search of the mountains for a trace of Rob.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading BLACK CLOUD'S VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was mid-afternoon of the day following the start of Mr. Mayberry and Rob, riding double, from the shanty in the lonely basin.
